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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.

Do-or-die drama settles last eight

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:29:00 GMT

The group stage went down to the wire in the CONCACAF Champions League with Los Angeles Galaxy clinching the last spot in the quarter-finals on the final matchday, while reigning champions Monterrey are also through.

Dempsey hands Klinsmann first win

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:04:00 GMT

Clint Dempsey was on target to hand new USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann his first win against Honduras, with the Fulham midfielder scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win.

'osalonero': It’s an honour

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:30:00 GMT

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for another interview with one of our weekly FIFA Match Predictor winners.

Ecuador, Paraguay, Colombia secure wins

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:15:00 GMT

There were comfortable international victories for Ecuador, who saw off Costa Rica 4-0, and also Paraguay, who cruised 3-0 in Honduras, while Colombia defeated Jamaica.

Colombia too strong for Honduras

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:17:00 GMT

Both sides were reduced to ten men as Colombia won their international friendly against Latin American rivals Honduras 2-0, with Teofilo Gutierrez scoring both of the goals.

Palacios becomes a Potter

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:45:00 GMT

Stoke City have finalised the signing of Wilson Palacios from Tottenham Hotspurs on a four-year deal, however, are still trying to close a deal with Peter Crouch.

Costly lifts Honduras past Venezuela

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:30:00 GMT

Carlo Costly hit a second-half double as Honduras defeated Venezuela 2-0 in front of a capacity Fort Lauderdale crowd.

Ramirez earns Hangzhou vital points

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:29:00 GMT

Hangzhou Greentown won their first match in seven Chinese Super League games, with a solitary goal from Honduran striker Luis Ramirez securing a vital win over Liaoning Zhongyu.

Stokes strike seals Celtic win

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:25:00 GMT

Celtic appeared to be headed for a frustrating draw with Aberdeen, but a late goal from Anthony Stokes lifted the Scottish Premier League club to a 1-0 win after they had lost defender Emilio Izaguirre to injury early on.

Old amigos set up final showdown

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:49:00 GMT

To nobody’s surprise, the United States and Mexico will meet in the Gold Cup final after the heated rivals claimed hard-fought semi-final victories over Panama and Honduras respectively.

Mexico and Honduras made to work hard

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:17:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the first two quarter-finals, which saw Javier Hernandez edge Mexico past Guatemala and Honduras triumph in the battle of Central America by overcoming Costa Rica on penalties.

Mexico fight back for semi-finals berth

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:14:00 GMT

Aldo De Nigris and Javier Hernandez both scored in a 2-1 comeback victory for Mexico over Guatemala, who had taken the lead through Carlos Ruiz, in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-finals.

Honduras through to semi-finals

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:43:00 GMT

With a vital penalty save from Noel Valladeres, Honduras defeated Costa Rica 4-2 on penalties at the CONCACAF Gold Cup to book their place in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Central Americans, Jamaica into quarters

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:03:00 GMT

Goals continued to flow at the CONCACAF Gold Cup as Guatemala put four past Grenada to qualify for the quarter-finals along with Honduras and also Jamaica, as the Reggae Boyz maintained their perfect record with victory.

Honduras run riot in rebound

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:38:00 GMT

Honduras, no longer reeling from their 0-0 draw with Guatemala on Monday, hammered Grenada 7-1 to brighten their chance of a first-place finish in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group B.

Honduras cut loose, Jamaica go through

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:58:00 GMT

In the latest round of Group B fixtures, Honduras thrashed Grenada 7-1 while Jamaica’s 2-0 success over Guatemala sealed the Reggae Boyz a quarter-final spot.

Suarez: Honduras are going for the title

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:38:00 GMT

New Honduras coach Luis Fernando Suarez speaks to FIFA.com about the loss of David Suazo and Carlos Pavon, emergence of Jerry Bengtson and Eddy Hernandez, and the team’s desire to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Jamaica cruise as Guatemala hold on

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:48:00 GMT

In the second day of CONCACAF Gold Cup action, Jamaica found their finishing touch, easing past Grenada 4-0, while much narrower encounter saw nine-man Guatemala draw 0-0 with Honduras.

CONCACAF giants in the blocks

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:15:00 GMT

Favourites Mexico aim to defend their New World crown when the 11th CONCACAF Gold Cup kicks off on Sunday, but hosts USA are at full strength and eager to spoil the fiesta.

Four left in Mexico, River stumble

Mon, 09 May 2011 08:35:00 GMT

It was quarter-final time in the Mexican play-offs and state finals time in Brazil, while River Plate were on the wrong end of an upset and the MLS’ top two played out a draw.

Americas Leagues review

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the weekend’s action, with the end-of-season Liguilla taking shape in Mexico and a similar story in the Brazilian state championships.

Blatter heads to Honduras

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:29:00 GMT

Moving on from Guatemala to Honduras for the second leg of his Central American tour, the FIFA President met President Porfirio Lobo and visited the country’s Goal Project.

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.

Suazo: Tolerance makes us all grow

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:56:00 GMT

Ten years on from FIFA's Buenos Aires Resolution against racism, Honduras striker David Suazo tells FIFA.com his first-hand experiences of discrimination and how it can be tackled.

Panama, Guatemala realise their dreams

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:14:00 GMT

The final two CONCACAF representatives for Colombia 2011 have been determined with Panama being joined by debutants Guatemala, who ended the hopes of perennial challengers USA.

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.

China PR end warm up with win

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:26:00 GMT

Yang Xu scored twice as China PR easily beat Honduras 3-0 in a friendly, their third in five days as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

South Koreans cruise against Honduras

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:05:00 GMT

Lee Jung-Soo, Kim Jung-Woo, Park Chu-Young and Lee Keun-Ho were on target as Korea Republic swept aside Honduras in Seoul.

Gao splits squad in two

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:40:00 GMT

China PR will play three friendlies in four days - against New Zealand, Honduras and Costa Rica - after coach Gao Hongbo split his squad of 40 players into two teams.

Rueda: Ecuador are full of potential

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:08:00 GMT

Ecuador coach Reinaldo Rueda chats to FIFA.com about the wrench he felt upon leaving his Honduran project, his excitement at his Ecuadoran adventure as well as the upcoming Copa America.

Palacios sidelined after surgery

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:09:00 GMT

Wilson Palacios will be out of action for Tottenham Hotspur fo rthe next three weeks after he underwent minor surgery on a knee problem suffered in training.

Americas Leagues review

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:01:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the weekend's action in Latin America, where Argentinian champions Estudiantes began their title defence with a win and the big guns struggled in Brazil’s state championships

Japan shoot 17th as Asians soar

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Japan’s AFC Asian Cup triumph has catapulted them back into the top 20 on the Ranking, while Australia, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan and a CONCACAF trio all made impressive leaps up the global ladder.

Central American leagues review

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:54:00 GMT

A series of frantic finales characterised the conclusions of the 2010 Apertura seasons up and down Central America, with penalties, extra-time and gripping finals all deciding the titles around the region.

Americas Leagues review

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:57:00 GMT

It was a dramatic final-day weekend across the Americas, where Estudiantes, Liga de Quito, Deportivo Tachira and Real Espana ultimately triumphed.

Round 8: Relegation rumbles and derbies

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:37:00 GMT

As the weekly deadline approaches, it's time for another Predictor preview, which for Round 8 focuses on fixtures in Israel, Russia, Peru, Honduras and Turkey.

Friendly fire for South Americans

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:07:00 GMT

Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile all picked up victories in international competition this week as FIFA.com takes a closer look at all the friendly action from around the globe.

Action resumes in Round 8

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:09:00 GMT

Round 8 of the FIFA World Leagues Predictor promises to be another tight and tense affair with the schedule of matches highlighted by derbies in Liverpool, Bucharest and Tel Aviv.

New Zealand draw in homecoming

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:38:00 GMT

New Zealand missed a last-gasp penalty during their first game on home soil since their valiant FIFA World Cup™ performance, finishing 1-1 with Honduras in Auckland.

Lennon confirms Izaguirre capture

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:29:00 GMT

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has confirmed that Honduras left-back Emilio Izaguirre has signed for the club.

Homecomings and fresh horizons

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:24:00 GMT

Ricardo Carvalho, Christian Poulsen and Kenwyn Jones have been among the more high-profile movers as the big kick-offs approach, with the transfer market showing no sign of slowing down.

New Zealand confirm Honduras fixture

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:05:00 GMT

New Zealand have announced a second home international in October with Honduras confirmed as an opponent in addition to the All Whites match against Paraguay.

Rueda takes up Ecuador challenge

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:07:00 GMT

Reinaldo Rueda was appointed coach of Ecuador one week after he stepped down as Honduran handler, the president of the Ecuadorean Football Federation announced.

Rueda hands back Honduran reins

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Reinaldo Rueda has stepped down as Honduras coach after three years at the helm in a period crowned by leading the central American nation to their first FIFA World Cup™ in 28 years.

South Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.

The adidas Golden Ball: a look back

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT

The adidas Golden Ball is just days away from being announced. FIFA.com takes a trip down memory lane to recall previous winners of the accolade.

All the right moves

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

FIFA.com's Move of the Day section showcases all the best examples of top-class individual technique exhibited by the biggest names in FIFA World Cups™ present and past.