Following the passing of Uruguayan Nacional player Juan Manuel Izquierdo on August 27, 2024, due to a fatal cardiac arrhythmia, both Uruguay and Guatemala paid tribute during their friendly match.

Before the match kicked off, both teams came together to hold a banner that read, "Juan Manuel Izquierdo… forever in our hearts," expressing their condolences and respect to the player and his family.

Then, just before the starting whistle, both teams observed a minute of silence in their own half, honoring the memory of Izquierdo and giving a final farewell to the Nacional player.