FIFA.com - News

USA complete five years at the summit

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:06:00 GMT

USA still lead the way ahead of Germany and Japan, with Brazil, France and Sweden following closely behind, in a women's ranking with only a few changes.

Costa Rica crowned again, Belize make history

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:26:00 GMT

Costa Rica became Copa Centroamericana champions for the first time since 2007 but the fairy tale of the tournament was underdogs Belize, who booked their first ever trip to the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

What is international football’s biggest rivalry?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.

Chile climb 12th amid minimal movement

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

With only 11 matches taken into account, there was little change on the latest edition of the FIFA Ranking, though Chile rose to 12th and Bosnia-Herzegovina went into a personal best of 19th.

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.

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.

Recent results have Belize believing

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:28:00 GMT

Little Belize are on the up in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and charging hard at a place in the next round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Spain regain top amid significant movement

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT

After just a one-month hiatus, Spain replaced the Netherlands at the top of the global ladder, while Uruguay and Portugal leapt into fourth and fifth respectively amid significant change.

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.

Big names prove out in CONCACAF

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 05:02:00 GMT

Favourites Canada, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti all won out on the first night of group-stage CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Guatemala target a first

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:10:00 GMT

Guatemala will line up as hot favourites in CONCACAF's preliminary Group E, where they will be chased by Belize and Caribbean hopefuls St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.

Suspension of the Football Federation of Belize provisionally lifted

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:55:00 GMT

The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided today, 7 July 2011, to provisionally lift until 15 August the suspension of the Football Federation of Belize (FFB).

Latest details of CONCACAF play-offs

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:25:00 GMT

The latest fixture information regarding the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil play-off matches in the North, Central America and Caribbean Zone has been released.

Suspension of the Football Federation of Belize

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:10:00 GMT

The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided to suspend the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) with immediate effect on account of severe governmental interference.

First blood to Belize as Brazil ride begins

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:40:00 GMT

Just under a year since Spain hoisted aloft the FIFA World Cup™ in front of a watching world, Belize kick-started the global qualifying campaign for Brazil 2014 with a victory over Montserrat in far more modest surrounds.

Montserrat to kick off preliminary competition for 2014 FIFA World Cup

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:43:00 GMT

Montserrat are poised to host Belize in what will be the maiden qualifier for Brazil 2014, for which no changes with regard to the allocation of places have been made.

Minnows take marks on the road to Rio

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:33:00 GMT

The long qualifying campaign to reach the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™ begins on Wednesday, 15 June, when Montserrat meet Belize in the North, Central America and Caribbean region.

Moody-Orio: Let’s re-write history books

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:31:00 GMT

Ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifier with Montserrat, FIFA.com spoke to Belize captain and goalkeeper Shane Moody-Orio about the match and its wider implications.

Montserrat’s date with destiny

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:46:00 GMT

Montserrat are in action this week in the first qualifying match on the road to Brazil 2014. FIFA.com spoke to national team coach Kenny Dyer and star player Anthony Griffith ahead of a big day for a little island.

Play-off matches in CONCACAF

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:27:00 GMT

The North, Central America and Caribbean Zone will contest play-off matches in order to reduce the number of teams included in the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ in Rio de Janeiro on 30 July 2011.

Building for tomorrow in Belize and Nicaragua

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:10:00 GMT

Moving on from El Salvador, the FIFA President continued his Central American tour with stop-offs in Belize and Nicaragua, where he visited more facilities funded by the Goal Project.

Changing of the guard

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:41:00 GMT

It's been a year of change in Central America, with the emergence of some ranks outsiders and the triumphant return of a famous old name.

Users tip Costa Rica and Honduras

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:44:00 GMT

Last week we asked FIFA.com's users to pick their contenders for the UNCAF Cup. Costa Rica and Honduras emerged as the standout candidates.

Who will rule Central America?

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:59:00 GMT

In the latest instalment of FIFA.com's Have Your Say series, we ask our users who they think will top the upcoming UNCAF Nations Cup.

Surprises aplenty in New World

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:26:00 GMT

The CONCACAF Champions League, which offers the winner a place at the FIFA Club World Cup, has kicked off with a flurry of shock results.

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.

A shock loss for T&T

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:49:00 GMT

Bermuda beat Caribbean giants Trinidad and Tobago on a weekend which saw the US stroll and Mexico edge Belize in nervy fashion.

Traditional powers hold sway

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:10:00 GMT

As the dust settles on league campaigns across Central America, it is the fans of the region's biggest clubs who have most to celebrate.

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.

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?

Fresh belief in Belize

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:51:00 GMT

Long known as the whipping boys of Central American football, Belize's Jaguars are full of renewed spirit as they target South Africa 2010.

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?

Kitts' Harris rough and ready

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With pace, skill and plenty of mettle, Chivas USA's Atiba Harris will be leading the line for St. Kitts and Nevis in South Africa 2010 qualifying.

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.