Martinique's national team was narrowly defeated 0-1 by El Salvador in an international friendly match on March 30, 2026. A solitary first-half goal was enough to separate the two sides in a contest that provided valuable preparation for both teams ahead of their upcoming competitive fixtures. El Salvador, showing slightly more sharpness in the final third, scored the game's only goal around the half-hour mark following a sustained period of pressure. Martinique created several promising opportunities, particularly from set-pieces, but were unable to find the finishing touch required to beat the Salvadoran goalkeeper. The second half saw both teams make numerous substitutions, disrupting the flow of the game, though El Salvador came closest to scoring again, hitting the post late on. Despite the defeat, Martinique will take positives from their defensive organization and periods of possession against a CONCACAF rival. For El Salvador, the victory provides a morale boost and a clean sheet as they continue their build-up to World Cup qualifying campaigns. Both managers emphasized the value of the match for assessing player fitness and tactical options.