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USA & Canada dominate CONCACAF

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:17:00 GMT

USA and Canada have qualified for London 2012, asserting their authority in an eight-nation CONCACAF preliminary competition, notably handing Costa Rica and Mexico their exits.

Two tickets up for grabs in CONCACAF

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:42:00 GMT

The CONCACAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament is set to begin tomorrow in Vancouver, British Columbia with hosts Canada favoured in Group A, while USA face a tricky test in Group B alongside Mexico.

Gone but never forgotten

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:43:00 GMT

Once again the football family lost some great figures during the past 12 months. FIFA.com pays tribute to those who passed away in 2011, including Florian Albert, Socrates and Gary Speed.

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.

Honduras tipped in open quartet

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:03:00 GMT

Honduras will be the team to beat in next year's CONCACAF qualifying Group 3, a wide-open affair with Canada, Cuba and Panama all looking like potential spoilers.

Nashville, Carson to host CONCACAF qualifying

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:11:00 GMT

USA have been placed in Group A alongside Canada, Cuba, and El Salvador for Men's Olympic Football qualifying in CONCACAF, which will be held in both Nashville and Carson.

Cities confirmed for CONCACAF qualifiers

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:29:00 GMT

Men's Olympic football qualifying in the CONCACAF region will take place between 22 March and 2 April in the USA cities of Nashville, Kansas City and Los Angeles.

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.

Exiled nations eye World Cup return

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:48:00 GMT

From Egypt through Colombia to Hungary, FIFA.com looks at some of the nations aiming to end extended absences from the FIFA World Cup by qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Qualifying tales through the ages

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:32:00 GMT

With the draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ set for Saturday, FIFA.com looks back on some of the more weird, wonderful and ground-breaking qualifiers since the first almost 80 years ago.

Goals galore for Mexico, El Salvador

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:17:00 GMT

El Salvador kept their progression hopes alive with a convincing 6-1 victory over Cuba, while Mexico finished winners of Group A after defeating Costa Rica 4-1 at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Hernandez stars again for Mexico

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:51:00 GMT

Mexico scored their second 5-0 CONCACAF Gold Cup victory in as many matches with Cuba the latest victim, as Javier Hernandez and Giovani Dos Santos each scored a brace.

Mexico show muscle, Ticos leave it late

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:37:00 GMT

The second round of games in Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup brought another five-star performance from Mexico and a last-gasp draw for Costa Rica.

Five-star starts for Ticos, Mexico

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:53:00 GMT

Costa Rica opened the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 5-0 mauling of Cuba, and Mexico – not to be outdone – won by the same scoreline, young ace Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez bagging a hat-trick.

Mexico reclaim another crown

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:51:00 GMT

Mexico dominated the CONCACAF U-20 Championship final to reclaim the trophy they last held in 1992 with a 3-1 victory over Costa Rica, while Guatemala defeated Panama 7-6 on penalties in the third-place match.

Costa Rica, Mexico qualify in style

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:12:00 GMT

Costa Rica and Mexico have won their way through to Colombia 2011, with the remaining CONCACAF berths to be filled by the respective winners of Honduras against Panama, and Guatemala against USA.

Reggae Boyz back on top

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:08:00 GMT

Jamaica have returned to the top of the Caribbean scene, winning their second straight title in the sub-region and their fifth overall. FIFA.com takes a look at all the action from Martinique.

Juan Tunas, Cuba's original netbuster

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:40:00 GMT

Juan Tunas, 93 years old and the only surviving member of Cuba’s squad at France 1938, and his son Manuel chat to FIFA.com about the former’s FIFA World Cup experiences and success in Mexico.

Draw sets Youth Olympic scene

Tue, 18 May 2010 16:34:00 GMT

The draw for the inaugural Youth Olympic Football Tournaments Singapore 2010 has taken place at the PSA Building Auditorium.

USA still ahead of Brazil, Germany

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:01:00 GMT

There are no newcomers to the top ten in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking with USA still topping Brazil and Germany.

Will underdogs bark or bite in 15?

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:10:00 GMT

Points cushions have dwindled and contenders have made progress. Round 15 promises uncomfortable encounters for both teams and predictors.

Two parties in San Pedro Sula

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:41:00 GMT

Honduras beat Mexico on Wednesday, a result which sends both sides through at the expense of Jamaica. T&T join them in the last six.

Nervy ending in New World

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:34:00 GMT

Wednesday will see a dramatic finale in CONCACAF as Mexico, Honduras, Jamaica, T&T and Guatemala chase places in the final round.

Round 5 set to fire things up

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Prepare for all-or-nothing showdowns in Round 5 as some teams have one last chance to progress to the next round of FIFA World Cup™ Qualifiers.

Crunch time for favourites and underdogs

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:09:00 GMT

The overall table is bursting with activity and smart, risky predictions could net you big points in Round 5. Time is running out; get those predictions in!

Home triumph sends fans delirious

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:23:00 GMT

A wrap-up of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008, which saw the hosts pip Spain to first place following a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.

Cuba deal Guatemala a blow

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:49:00 GMT

A surprise 2-1 defeat at the hands of Cuba has left the Guatemalans' hopes of progressing to the final qualifying round hanging by a thread.

Dramatic climax in store

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:54:00 GMT

Mexico, Jamaica and Honduras are all still alive with a game to go in Group 2, while El Salvador booked their passage and T&T are nearly there.

Fanz and Cuba part ways

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:17:00 GMT

Reinhold Fanz has left his post as Cuba boss after a 6-1 loss to the USA put the islanders out of the hunt for a place at South Africa 2010.

Nervy moments for Mexico

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:20:00 GMT

While Costa Rica and the USA cool their jets with passage assured, Mexico face a tricky qualifying test in the Great White North in midweek.

Mixed bag for New World giants

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:11:00 GMT

The US and Costa Rica both celebrated passage to the final round of qualifying on Saturday, but Mexico were left ruing a Kingston shock.

Bradley given breathing space

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:11:00 GMT

With USA having sealed their place in the final round of South Africa 2010 qualifiers with two games to spare, Bob Bradley has time to plan.

USA defeat Cuba to advance

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:24:00 GMT

Two goals from DaMarcus Beasley helped the USA to a 6-1 victory over Cuba, which sees them progress to the next stage of qualifying.

Users flock to Argentina-Uruguay

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:21:00 GMT

Argentina-Uruguay is the most enticing clash of this weekend's qualifiers, according to you, the FIFA.com users, in our most recent online poll.

Big three on the cusp

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:20:00 GMT

Costa Rica, Mexico and USA can all guarantee their places in the final round of regional qualifying this weekend. FIFA.com takes a closer look.

Winners and losers take stock

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:03:00 GMT

FIFA.com assesses all the ups and downs of a breathless ten days of action in the first group phase of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008.

Howard: There's no perfect game

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

USA and Everton No1 Tim Howard speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about his side's great start to qualifying, and his desire to keep improving.

Paraguayan heroics, Italian relief

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:34:00 GMT

Paraguay stunned Italy to finish top of Group B, while their victims sneaked through. Russia, for their part, cruised to a place in the next phase.

Brazil on cloud nine

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:57:00 GMT

Brazil eased to a 9-0 victory over Cuba at the Gimnasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia to ensure top spot in Group A ahead of closest rivals Russia.

Tense climax in Groups A and B

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:01:00 GMT

All is on the line in two groups on Wednesday with Russia and Japan squaring off and Italy, Portugal and Paraguay hoping things go their way.

Fates decided as records fall

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:56:00 GMT

It was a day to remember as Russia broke a trio of records and Japan broke Cuban hearts to set up a dramatic finale to the group stage.

Japan undo plucky Cuba

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:03:00 GMT

Japan came from behind to defeat Cuba today at the Gimnasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia to boost their chances of finishing second in Group A.

No room for error

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:52:00 GMT

The first round of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008 has reached the sharp end and, as FIFA.com reveals in its preview of Monday's action.

Sapo seeks success on 'home soil'

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:44:00 GMT

Japan coach Sergio Sapo is hoping to see an improved performance from his side against Cuba, despite a 7-2 victory over the Solomon Islands.

Fireworks and suspense in Brazil

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:59:00 GMT

Day three of these futsal finals produced contrasting emotions. As goals rained down in Brasilia, action in Rio was as tense as could be.

Russians roll over Cuba

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:12:00 GMT

Russia moved to joint-second in Group A with an exciting and goal-littered 10-5 win over Cuba in Brasilia on Thursday.

Valcke: Futsal is very important for FIFA

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:49:00 GMT

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke has voiced his support of Futsal at Brazil 2008, describing it as 'one of FIFA's most important tournaments '

High-octane duels on third day

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:47:00 GMT

Scheduled for the third matchday at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008 are two games that could prove decisive in the final reckoning.

Favourites off to a flyer

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:34:00 GMT

An emphatic victory for hosts Brazil and a narrow success for Italy were the highlights on an opening day which also saw wins for Cuba and Paraguay.

Cuba rule in island duel

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:07:00 GMT

Despite a hot start, the Solomon Islands faded fast and eventually lost out 10-2 to CONCACAF combatants Cuba in Brasilia.