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Blatter: I can’t wait to see the best two U-20 teams

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:17:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter chats to FIFA.com about Turkey’s organisation of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, why it’s a must-watch event and some of the teams he’s looking forward to seeing.

Mexico juniors continue to dominate

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:44:00 GMT

Defending world champions Mexico sparkled in winning the CONCACAF U-17 qualifying tournament to book their place at UAE 2013, where they will be joined by Panama, Honduras and Canada.

Blatter: Cuban football is setting an example

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:45:00 GMT

Making the third stop of his tour of Central America and the Caribbean, the FIFA President paid tribute to Cuban football and had a productive meeting with the country’s President Raul Castro.

Development tops agenda of Blatter’s CONCACAF trip

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:46:00 GMT

Football development will top the agenda when FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter visits Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and Panama as part of a six-day tour over the coming week.

Mexico lead U-17 pack in Panama

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:20:00 GMT

The top 12 junior sides in North, Central America and the Caribbean, led by defending U-17 world champions Mexico, gather in Panama this weekend with the aim of reaching UAE 2013.

Anticipation coupled with ambition

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at all the reaction after a glittering FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Istanbul laid out the path to glory for 24 nations at Turkey 2013.

Hosts face CONMEBOL champs, France meet Spain

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:57:00 GMT

In the Final Draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, hosts Turkey were drawn in the same group as El Salvador, Australia and South American champions Colombia, while France meet Spain and USA in a competitive Group A.

Mexico dominate New World four

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:12:00 GMT

Mexico were crowned CONCACAF youth champions for the 12th time on Sunday, and will be joined at Turkey 2013 by runners-up USA and new boys El Salvador and Cuba.

Investment triggers Cuban breakthrough

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:01:00 GMT

Cuba have qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time in their history, deserved reward for many years of investment in grassroots football on the island.

History as Cuba qualify alongside USA

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:29:00 GMT

Cuba will feature in their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup after qualifying at the expense of Costa Rica, while continental powerhouse USA return to the world stage after defeating Canada.

Canadian receives six-match suspension

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:26:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has today notified The Canadian Soccer Association of a decision reached at the FIFA Disciplinary Committee meeting held on 20 November 2012 related to the player Olivier Occean.

Ecuador, Haiti climb to highest-ever slots

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Ecuador and Haiti have risen personal bests of 12th and 38th respectively on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, while Uzbekistan, Panama, Libya and Cuba have also made impressive progress.

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.

Joy of six in CONCACAF

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:14:00 GMT

USA, Jamaica, Panama, Honduras and Costa Rica all got the results they needed to join mighty Mexico in the final six-team hexagonal round of CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Honduras rout Canada to advance with Panama

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:52:00 GMT

A Jerry Bengtson hat-trick inspired Honduras to a remarkable 8-1 victory over Canada and into next year's six-nation final round of CONCACAF qualifying alongside Panama who drew 1-1 against bottom side Cuba.

Moment of truth for CONCACAF pack

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:48:00 GMT

Five teams will join in-form Mexico in the final six-team hexagonal round of CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014 after a tense set of games on Tuesday night. FIFA.com previews what promises to be a nail-biting evening.

Relief for USA as Ticos resurrect campaign

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:48:00 GMT

On a night when Panama and El Salvador failed to book early passage to the final round of CONCACAF qualifying, USA and Costa Rica claimed crucial wins on the road.

Mexico first to advance

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:13:00 GMT

Narrow winners over Costa Rica, Mexico became the first side to reach the final six-team phase, while Cuba were the first to be eliminated. FIFA.com relives Tuesday’s action in the CONCACAF Zone.

Mexico stand firm, Jamaica sink USA

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 06:13:00 GMT

Though there were away wins for Mexico and Honduras, CONCACAF heavyweights USA went down in Kingston while Canada put the brakes on fast-starting Panama as FIFA.com reviews the action.

Jamaica upset USA, Mexico cruise

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 04:59:00 GMT

Jamaica recovered an early deficit to beat USA in Brazil 2014 qualifying, while Mexico defeated Costa Rica 2-0 to move closer to progression, Honduras won 3-0 in Cuba and Canada edged Panama.

The gold that put La Vinotinto on the map

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:05:00 GMT

It is now 30 years to the day that Venezuela won their first international football title – when claiming gold at the Central American and Caribbean Games Havana 1982.

CONCACAF quartet reach Thailand 2012

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:13:00 GMT

Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico and Panama will represent North, Central America and the Caribbean at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 after advancing to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Futsal Championship.

USA held as Mexico win again

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:13:00 GMT

USA and Jamaica were held to draws by Guatemala and Antigua and Barbuda respectively, while Mexico claimed their second win in Brazil 2014 qualifying in CONCACAF.

Mexico, Panama prosper as USA slip up

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:18:00 GMT

USA let a lead slip in Guatemala, while Panama and Mexico kept up their winning ways. FIFA.com takes a look back at this week's Brazil 2014 qualifying action in CONCACAF.

Hard road ahead for USA, Mexico

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:17:00 GMT

USA face a tough trip to Guatemala, while Mexico travel to El Salvador for a must-win match. FIFA.com previews the latest round of CONCACAF qualifying.

USA, Mexico triumph as Ticos draw

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

USA and Mexico got their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaigns off to winning starts, while a ten-man Canada side narrowly overcame Cuba, and Costa Rica were held to a 2-2 draw by El Salvador.

CONCACAF giants out of the gates

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 05:31:00 GMT

Mexico and USA both earned 3-1 wins in their first Brazil 2014 qualifiers on Friday, while Canada and Panama picked up valuable points on the road.

Cubans fall to Canada in qualifying opener

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:43:00 GMT

Olivier Occean scored in the 55th minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Cuba in Havana on Friday in the opening match of CONCACAF's semi-final qualifying series for Brazil 2014.

Underdogs wait as Mexico, USA enter fray

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:15:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the third round of Brazil 2014 qualifiers in North, Central America and the Caribbean, in which Mexico and USA will begin their campaigns against rank outsiders.

Cuba daring to dream of Brazil 2014

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:59:00 GMT

Since reaching the last eight at France 1938 in their only FIFA World Cup appearance, Cuba have fallen away from the world’s elite. Coach Alexander Gonzalez has been speaking about his bid to change all that.

Mexico, Honduras deny CONCACAF rivals

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:58:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at how Mexico and Honduras have booked their way through to the Men's Olympic Football Tournament London 2012 in CONCACAF qualifying, handing Canada and El Salvador their exits in the semi-finals.

Eight in battle for transatlantic trip

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

California, Kansas and Tennessee play host to the CONCACAF Men’s Olympic qualifying tournament between Thursday 22 March and Tuesday 2 April which sees the finalists reaching London 2012.

USA crowned as trio reach Japan

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship where USA were victorious for the second successive time to win through to Japan 2012 alongside runners-up Canada and third-place finishers Mexico.

CONCACAF contenders seek Japan tickets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:41:00 GMT

The CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship gets underway on Thursday in Panama City, with eight nations, including regional heavyweights Canada, USA, and Mexico, all seeking a place at Japan 2012.

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.