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USA back with a bang as Salvadorans stride

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:35:00 GMT

USA will return to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after a lengthy absence, edging fellow qualifiers El Salvador in the Bahamas in a qualifying tournament where top-ranked Mexico fell flat.

USA, El Salvador book passage to Tahiti

Sun, 12 May 2013 03:36:00 GMT

USA and El Salvador will represent CONCACAF at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after qualifying for Tahiti in dramatic fashion at the expense of Costa Rica and Mexico.

Mexico, Salvadorans comb the beach for gold

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:26:00 GMT

Qualifiers in the CONCACAF zone commence this week in Nassau, Bahamas, where Mexico are eager to defend their regional crown and El Salvador aim to keep up their relentless ascent and book passage to Tahiti 2013.

Monterrey break new ground with hat-trick

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the 2013 CONCACAF Champions League, in which Monterrey again beat compatriots Santos in the final to reach the FIFA Club World Cup for a third time in a row.

Croatia and Ecuador on the up

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The April edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking sees movement within the top ten, as Ecuador enter for the first time and Croatia climb to their highest position since 1998.

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.

El Salvador, Mexico complete quartet

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:56:00 GMT

El Salvador have joined Cuba in reaching the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time with historic qualification at the expense of Panama, while Mexico also booked their ticket to Turkey 2013 with a one-sided win over Jamaica.

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.

A twist in Brazil and a play-off push in MLS

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:23:00 GMT

FIFA.com reports on all the weekend action from the Americas, where the title race tightened in Brazil, the play-off picture became clearer in USA, and the goals dried up in Argentina.

12 Member Associations bid for 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:02:00 GMT

After six successful editions of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, and with Tahiti 2013 looming on the horizon, a dozen Member Associations from five continents are in the running to host the 2015 tournament.

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.

Mexico's Enriquez taking the fast track

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:52:00 GMT

Still only 21, Mexico’s Jorge Enriquez has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the last two years. FIFA.com spoke to the midfielder following his international debut last week.

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.

Alas: Maturity the key to beating Costa Rica

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:05:00 GMT

El Salvador captain Dennis Alas spoke to FIFA.com ahead of his side’s crunch Brazil 2014 qualifier against Costa Rica on his hopes for making the CONCACAF hexagonal round and the FIFA World Cup™.

Hernandez header sends Mexico through

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:53:00 GMT

Mexico became the first team to book their place in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ thanks to a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica.

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.

Castillo: We need three wins

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:36:00 GMT

Newly appointed El Salvador coach Juan de Dios Castillo talks to FIFA.com about the crucial upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifiers in the CONCACAF zone.

El Salvador see off Guatemala

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:23:00 GMT

Nelson Bonilla scored the only goal of the game as El Salvador began their international friendly double-header with a 1-0 victory over Guatemala in California.

Salvadorans set AS Roma friendly

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:42:00 GMT

El Salvador will play a football friendly against Italian club AS Roma on 27 July as part of their preparations for the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™

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.

Hernandez urges Mexico to improve

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:43:00 GMT

Javier Hernandez has called on Mexico to up their game away to El Salvador, while coach Jose Manuel de la Torre remains unconcerned about previous results in San Salvador.

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.

Familiar winners and rising stars

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:31:00 GMT

The past three months in the world of beach soccer have seen FIFA stage training courses worldwide, Brazil continue their domination of the Copa America, and Guatemala announce themselves in the CONCACAF region.

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.

Salvadorans safe in Portillo’s hands

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:41:00 GMT

Goalkeeper Dagoberto Portillo has a big part to play in El Salvador’s bid to reach Brazil 2014. FIFA.com spoke to the no-nonsense net-minder ahead of the next qualifying round in June.

Parity for New Zealand, El Salvador

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

New Zealand and El Salvador played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Houston, with both teams preparing for looming FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers

Uruguay reach all-time high, Asian trio soar

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:03:00 GMT

Uruguay jumped to a personal best of third on the latest edition of the FIFA Ranking as the Netherlands fell out of the top three, while Denmark, Korea DPR, Turkmenistan and the Philippines made progress.

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.

Honduras reach London in extra-time thriller

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:38:00 GMT

Honduras defeated El Salvador 3-2 in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF U-23 Men's Championship to ensure their place at this summer's Men's Olympic Football Tournament.

El Salvador end USA's Olympic hopes

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:07:00 GMT

USA have seen their London 2012 hopes evaporate after conceding an equaliser five minutes into injury time against El Salvador, with Los Cuscatlecos keeping alive their ambitions of a first qualification since 1968.

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.

Which team stole the show at a FIFA tournament in 2011?

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:09:00 GMT

There were many fantastic displays of football at the various FIFA tournaments held in 2011. Which was your favourite?

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 star returns to school, Russia win again

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:49:00 GMT

After the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, the development of the game has moved at incredible pace and over the last two months Russia claimed yet another crown, while an El Salvador star has hit the books.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beach soccer rolls on after Ravenna 2011

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:49:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest news in the world of beach soccer, with events largely dominated by September's FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Ravenna/Italy 2011.

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.