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CFU appoint Normalisation Committee

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:14:00 GMT

After two days of meetings at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, the Caribbean Football Union have appointed a new Normalisation Committee, entrusted with forming a new Executive Committee in 2012.

Americans expectant, Wadadli Boyz dream

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:01:00 GMT

USA and Jamaica are the favourites to advance from Group A into the final round of CONCACAF qualifying, but Guatemala have been in fine form and Antigua and Barbuda are eager to continue their fairytale run.

Antigua and Dublin’s impossible dream

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:18:00 GMT

Tiny Antigua and Barbuda have knocked out Haiti and scored more goals than any other side in CONCACAF, leading captain George Dublin to ask a valid question: “Why can’t we go to the World Cup?”

Germans close on Dutch, England go fifth

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Spain maintained pole position on the global ladder, while third-placed Germany closed on the Netherlands and England jumped two spots to fifth. Elsewhere, Croatia, Czech Republic and Ecuador make ground.

Joy of six in CONCACAF

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:02:00 GMT

Six sides are through to the next stage of North, Central American and Caribbean qualifying for Brazil 2014 after four months of frenzied football with shocks aplenty.

Historic night for Antigua, Guyana

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:58:00 GMT

Fancied sides Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti tumbled out of qualifying on Friday, while El Salvador, Antigua and Barbuda, Canada and Guyana all had evenings to savour.

Canada close as Trinidad, Haiti sweat

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:22:00 GMT

The penultimate round in CONCACAF’s first stage of Brazil 2014 qualifying takes place tomorrow with regional elite El Salvador and Canada set to seal progression, however, Trinidad and Tobago are under pressure.

Two jobs, one goal for Antigua boss

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:06:00 GMT

Swapping the wind and rain of the British Isles for the sun-splashed Caribbean paradise of Antigua and Barbuda, FA Cup hero-turned-coach, Tom Curtis, dreams of unlikely glory.

Panama in as CONCACAF axe falls

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:57:00 GMT

Panama became the first side from CONCACAF to move on to the second round of group-stage qualifying for Brazil 2014, while at the other end of the spectrum no fewer than ten teams were eliminated from contention.

Pfister looks to move beyond defeat

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:27:00 GMT

Otto Pfister has said no one will be hitting "the panic button" after Trinidad and Tobago's surprise 2-1 defeat to Bermuda, leaving them with a challenge to qualify from 2012 FIFA World Cup qualifying Group B.

Joy for Canada, Haiti as T&T stumble

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:57:00 GMT

Canada and Haiti both pulled off 7-0 wins in CONCACAF group-stage qualifying for Brazil 2014 while Trinidad and Tobago suffered a potentially disastrous loss in Bermuda.

Great eight eager to stay perfect

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:13:00 GMT

Canada, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador lead a pack of eight 100-per cent starters in CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014, which gets back underway on Friday.

Byers leads unlikely Antiguan charge

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:42:00 GMT

‘Big Pete’ Byers is at the heart of Antigua and Barbuda’s fine current form in Brazil 2014 qualifying, and FIFA.com talked to the striker about his team’s surprise rise.

'Strika_1960': Keep it realistic

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:21:00 GMT

It's Thursday and that means it's time for an interview with one of our recent weekly winners of FIFA Match Predictor!

Caribbean hope springs eternal

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Only four Caribbean sides have ever lined up at a world finals, and FIFA.com takes a look back at that history-making quartet and those lesser lights looking to emulate them by reaching Brazil 2014.

Leading pack climbs in CONCACAF

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com recaps matchday two of group-stage qualifying for Brazil 2014 in North, Central America and the Caribbean, where the fancied sides all consolidated their strong starts.

New World quartet hungry for more

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:46:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the second round of CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014 where the big-name quartet of T&T, El Salvador, Canada and Haiti seek to build on opening wins.

Haitians aim to outdo Caribbean cousins

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:55:00 GMT

Group F has a regional flavour to it with four Caribbean sides in their battle for a third round place, where Haiti will see themselves as favourites to progress but Antigua and Barbuda will look to challenge.

Brazil climb third, Italy return to top ten

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Spain and the Netherlands continue to occupy the top two positions on the global ladder, while Brazil and Italy have climbed to third and ninth respectively.

Spain remain peerless

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:04:00 GMT

There are no major changes in the first edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking of 2011 with Spain continuing to lead the way ahead of the Netherlands and Germany.

Moment of truth in New World

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:02:00 GMT

Nine teams from CONCACAF will move on to the group stages at the weekend, while nine more will have to contemplate where it all went wrong.

Cubans edge out Antigua

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:39:00 GMT

Cuba were made to sweat in their first qualifier for South Africa 2010, as they only just shaded Antigua and Barbuda 4-3 on Tuesday.

Cuban dreams in Fanz's hands

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:15:00 GMT

Reinhold Fanz is in charge of Cuba's bid for a place at South Africa 2010. "I want to make their dream come true!" he told FIFA.com.

A crossroads in the Caribbean

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:18:00 GMT

Cultures and styles seem to blend in the Caribbean, so join FIFA.com for a closer look at football on the sun-soaked islands.

New World nine move on

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:38:00 GMT

Wednesday was a fateful day in CONCACAF as Grenada hammered USVI, Belize made a date with Mexico and Barbados squeaked through.

All to play for in CONCACAF

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:56:00 GMT

It's all-or-nothing time in the New World. Eleven minnows will move on this week while 11 others dry their eyes and look to Brazil 2014.

Aruba's hard road home

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:35:00 GMT

The Aruban motto is 'one happy island,' but there aren't too many smiles in the national team as they edge dangerously close to early elimination.

Who is CONCACAF's best?

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:16:00 GMT

FIFA.com turns its attention to a contentious issue among supporters this week: who is the best player in the CONCACAF zone?

Who is the world's best coach?

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Regardless of whether they work at club or international level, FIFA.com would like to hear who you feel is currently the world's best coach?

Mixed bag for New World minnows

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:10:00 GMT

Wednesday's slate of CONCACAF qualifiers had a little bit of everything - a 12-0 drubbing, a few upsets and a first-ever win on home soil.

Minnows on their marks

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:19:30 GMT

With South Africa 2010 way off on the horizon, the underdogs from Central America and the Caribbean are taking their first steps.

What is the most exciting league?

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:58:00 GMT

Planet football is home to a number of captivating national championships. But which, do you feel, is the most most exciting league in the world?

New World fixtures firmed

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:34:00 GMT

The dates and venues for the first round of CONCACAF qualifying were announced today in Zurich, along with several important changes.

CONCACAF groups take shape

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:51:00 GMT

The draw has been made for the three groups that will form the penultimate round of qualifying in North, Central America and the Caribbean.

Bradley (USA): A very hard test

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Bob Bradley: "It's fair to say that CONCACAF teams are improving across the board and we'll have some very tough tests"

New World ready to roll

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:36:00 GMT

The competition is bound to be fierce when action gets underway in the North, Central American and Caribbean Zone in early 2008.

CONCACAF's new generation

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 08:30:10 GMT

The recent CONCACAF Gold Cup saw the emergence of a new generation of players ready to pick up the baton left by the stars of yesteryear.

Football for Hope: FIFA, CONMEBOL and CONCACAF team up with IDB to build opportunities for children and young people through sport

Fri, 11 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Within the framework of the Football for Hope movement, FIFA, IDB, CONMEBOL and CONCACAF today established a partnership to create development opportunities for children and young people.

New crop fuels El Tri dreams

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:13:00 GMT

CONCACAF qualifying for this summer's world finals in Korea kicks off on Wednesday in Honduras, with world champions Mexico hoping to pick up where their world-beating forebears left off.

Warner re-elected as CONCACAF president

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:26:00 GMT

The Confederation of North, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) announced on Wednesday that Jack A. Warner of Trinidad and Tobago was re-elected for another four years.

End of CONCACAF/CONMEBOL agreement

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:14:00 GMT

North American regional football officials have ended an agreement made in 1991 that allowed for team exchanges with South America for continental football championships.

CONCACAF teams learn Gold Cup fate

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:53:00 GMT

The US have been paired with El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago and Guatemala in the forthcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Mixed bag for MLS sides

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:09:00 GMT

Pachuca flew the flag for Mexico while the USA's representatives suffered contrasting fates in the first legs of quarter-final action.

New World clubs ready for battle

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:07:00 GMT

After Chivas' shock loss to W Connection FC, FIFA.com looks ahead to the remaining Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Ticos top Central America

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 03:41:00 GMT

Costa Rica were crowned champions of Central America for the sixth time on Sunday and will join fellow UNCAF sides Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras at the Gold Cup.

Italy oust Brazil to take top spot

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:35:00 GMT

Brazil's remarkable 55-month run at the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking standings has been ended by the Azzurri.

Sasso steps down

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:04:00 GMT

Costa Rica's Isaac Sasso Sasso has resigned as a CONCACAF representative on the FIFA Executive Committee after 17 years of sterling service.

Gold fever hits El Salvador

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:48:00 GMT

Seven will become five in El Salvador from 8 to 19 February as Central America sort out their qualifiers for this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Haiti lead Caribbean Gold rush

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:59:00 GMT

Haiti became Caribbean champions for the first time and will join Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba and Guadeloupe at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

CONCACAF class convenes in Panama

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:52:00 GMT

USA are favourites to reach a sixth consecutive U-20 world finals, but qualifying hosts Panama, Guatemala and Haiti could spring a surprise.