Both players received clearance to travel to the United States for Tuesday's crucial match at Mapfre Stadium.
Carlos Ruiz and Hamilton Lopez have been cleared to travel to the United States and play for Guatemala in Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier, the Guatemala FA has announced.
#OFICIAL | Carlos ruiz y Hamilton Lopez viajarán y se unirán a la Selección de Guatemala.
— FEDEFUT GUATE (@fedefut_oficial) March 28, 2016
Both players started Friday's 2-0 win over the U.S. national team, with Ruiz scoring the second goal. The pair was expected to miss the return match in Columbus, Ohio, because of legal issues that would have prevented them from traveling to the United States.