Luis Fernando Tena's arrival in Guatemala aimed to guide the national team to its first FIFA World Cup. A significant milestone was reached with a victory over Canada in the Gold Cup quarterfinals, marking the team's first semifinal appearance since 1996. Tena expressed deep emotion towards the fans' support and the players' efforts, highlighting the joy in their triumph. With a history of coaching success, Tena's hiring was a strategic move for Guatemala, who faced challenges post-FIFA suspension before re-engaging in international competitions.
"It's impossible not to get emotional with the support the fans give us. It's impossible not to get emotional hearing them sing the national anthem and impossible not to get emotional seeing how the players put effort in."
"We ended up exhausted from emotions and stress, but thankfully it was the joy of triumph, that feeling of victory that makes you feel like all this is worth it."
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