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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.

Mexico fancied in formidable group

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Reigning CONCACAF champions Mexico will be heavy favourites to reach the next phase of qualifying for Brazil 2014 in a Group B that also includes Costa Rica, El Salvador and surprise package Guyana.

A new beginning for Guyana

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:38:00 GMT

Guyana are proving a sensation in CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014, and FIFA.com sat down with a few of those Golden Jaguars to find out why.

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.

Canada coach demands improvement

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:08:00 GMT

Stephen Hart has called for his Canada side to show their quality against St Kitts and Nevis having produced a drab, if satisfactory, draw against them which saw them through to the next round of qualifying.

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.

Shabazz inspired by Guyana quest

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:31:00 GMT

Following Guyana's blockbuster unbeaten start to 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualification, coach Jamaal Shabazz tells FIFA.com of how he is captured by the attitude in the squad and on facing his native Trinidad and Tobago.

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.

Harvey, back for Barbados

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:30:00 GMT

After a three-and-a-half-year absence, Barbados have called up prolific forward Neil Harvey from the lower leagues of English football for their forthcoming qualifiers against Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.

Ethics Committee bans Guyana FA president Colin Klass for 26 months

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:27:00 GMT

The FIFA Ethics Committee has today decided to ban Guyana FA president Colin Klass from taking part in any football-related activity for a period of 26 months.

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.

Egypt back in the top ten

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

The November edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking contains only one change from the previous month inside the top ten, with Egypt back at the expense of Russia.

Canada triumph, Mexico celebrate

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks back at a historic qualifying event in Cancun that saw Canada claim just their second continental title, while hosts Mexico also secured a ticket to Germany 2011.

No holiday for USA in Cancun

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:44:00 GMT

USA head to Cancun as heavy favourites to once again top FIFA Women’s World Cup™ qualifying in CONCACAF, but they won’t have things all their own way as Canada have a new style and Mexico the home fans.

North American qualifiers set

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:42:00 GMT

The fixtures for the North American qualifying tournament for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011™ were announced today, with the USA opening against Haiti on 28 October.

Women’s round-up: August 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:38:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks back at the main events in women's football during August, including success for Marta's FC Gold Pride in the USA and the start of a new era in England.

US women stand firm

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:03:00 GMT

The United States women's national team have held firm at the pinnacle of the world pecking order while Denmark have penetrated the top ten.

Celtic close in on Nancy duo

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:29:00 GMT

Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune is on the verge of signing for Celtic and may be followed by club team-mate Landry N'Guemo.

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.

Honduras through as Ticos stumble

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:01:00 GMT

Honduras booked passage to the group stages of CONCACAF qualifying on Saturday as Guatemala roared and Costa Rica were held by Grenada.

Cue the CONCACAF big boys

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:10:00 GMT

The top twelve ranked teams in the region, including Mexico and the USA, enter the race for South Africa 2010 this weekend.

Guyana on a roll

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:06:00 GMT

Much-improved Guyana are setting their sights on a place at South Africa 2010. FIFA.com recently caught up with one of the Golden Jaguars.

Soca Warriors' sights on Brazil

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:08:00 GMT

Caribbean champions Trinidad and Tobago and finalists Haiti have earned the right to compete in the CONCACAF qualifiers for Brazil 2008.

Dreams inspire Caribbean teams

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:31:00 GMT

The Caribbean qualifying tournament, which takes place in Trinidad and Tobago between 3-6 April, will see two sides progress to Brazil 2008.

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?

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.

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.

Football stakes its claim in Guyana

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:27:47 GMT

The FIFA Com-Unity team recently staged a three-day seminar in Guyana, where football is fighting a battle with cricket for sporting supremacy.

Islanders start on Beijing highway

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:47:00 GMT

Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago have become the first CONCACAF sides to book their places in the region's final qualifying round for the Men's Olympic Football Tournament Beijing 2008.

Iraq the big climbers

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:01:00 GMT

Iraq were the biggest movers on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, while their were also leaps for Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Guyana and United Arab Emirates.

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.