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New World trio push through

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:22:00 GMT

USA finished top dogs in CONCACAF qualifying for the world finals, and will be followed to South Africa by old rivals Mexico and hopeful Honduras.

Tension rules New World marathon

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:19:00 GMT

With the leading quartet separated by just four points, the final round of South Africa 2010 qualifying in CONCACAF was a tight affair indeed.

Tico heartache is Honduran joy

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:34:00 GMT

The last day of CONCACAF qualifying went down to the wire, with a last-gasp goal heaping woe on Costa Rica and sparking celebrations in Honduras.

Esqueda salvages draw for Mexico

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:11:00 GMT

Enrique Esqueda helped Mexico to a 2-2 draw with Trinidad and Tobago but the stalemate saw El Tri finish second in the standings behind USA.

Catrachos, Costa Rica face fates

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:24:00 GMT

With just one direct qualifying ticket remaining in the CONCACAF zone, Central Americans Costa Rica and Honduras face a nervy final matchday.

Ticos desperate to end USA drought

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:04:00 GMT

Costa Rican will need to break a 24-year winless streak in the United States if they are to guarantee qualification for South Africa 2010 on Wednesday.

Mexico, USA secure passage

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:07:00 GMT

Mexico and the USA have won their way to South Africa 2010 leaving Costa Rica and Honduras to battle for the remaining automatic qualification berth.

New World giants book berths

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:05:00 GMT

USA and Mexico both booked passage to South Africa 2010 with wins on Saturday night, leaving Honduras and Costa Rica with all to play for.

Simoes: It's not impossible

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:07:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with new Costa Rica coach Rene Simoes to discuss why he assumed the reins on short notice and his side's qualification hopes.

Trio out to book tickets

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:22:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the upcoming matchday in the CONCACAF Zone, where USA, Mexico and Honduras could all secure places in South Africa.

Proud Warriors press on

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at Russell Latapy's Trinidad and Tobago, out of the running for a place in South Africa and playing only for pride.

CONCACAF: Unsettled territory

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:35:00 GMT

FIFA.com breaks down all the permutations in a tense, and still unsettled, South Africa 2010 qualifying race in the CONCACAF Zone.

Tension rules as USA, Mexico surge

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:30:00 GMT

On a night of chewed-up fingernails and three tight 1-0 results in CONCACAF, USA and Mexico moved well clear into first and second place respectively.

USA send Trinidad crashing

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:59:00 GMT

The USA earned a 1-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, putting the Americans on the verge of a finals berth and eliminating the islanders.

CONCACAF finish line in sight

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:07:00 GMT

No CONCACAF team can make sure of a place at South Africa 2010 on Wednesday, but El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago could both be eliminated.

Prize in sight for USA

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:57:00 GMT

Although they can't book passage to South Africa this Wednesday, Bob Bradley's USA can take a giant step forward with a victory in Port of Spain.

Mexico fiesta rocks San Jose

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:46:00 GMT

El Tri's revival continued as Gio dos Santos led the way to a 3-0 rout of Costa Rica in San Jose, while the USA and Honduras also posted important wins.

Honduras sink Trinidad and Tobago

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:51:00 GMT

Honduras defeated Trinidad and Tobago 4-1 in their South Africa 2010 qualifier to dampen the Soca Warriors slim hopes of reaching next year's finals.

Mexico keen to keep up surge

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:01:00 GMT

Mexico will try to continue their revival against Costa Rica this weekend, while USA face El Salvador and Honduras host Trinidad and Tobago.

Samuel set for international bow

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:12:00 GMT

Bolton full-back JLloyd Samuel could be in line to make his debut for Trinidad and Tobago in their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Honduras tomorrow.

Honduran hopes in safe hands

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:42:00 GMT

Noel Valladares, Honduras' in-form No1 speaks about his country's dream of making a return to the biggest tournament of them all.

El Salvador's uphill task against USA

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:57:00 GMT

El Salvador's Arturo Alvarez is one of three MLS players who will take on regional giants USA in a crucial South Africa 2010 qualifier.

Now or never for Trinidad

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:54:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with T&T's Soca Warriors, who are hopeful that they can recover from their slow start and qualify for South Africa 2010.

Still alive in CONCACAF

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mexico fought hard to recover from an early deficit to defeat USA, as both Honduras and Trinidad and Tobago revived their bids for South Africa 2010.

T&T keep dream alive

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:49:00 GMT

Cornell Glen's early goal was enough to give Trinidad and Tobago all three points against El Salvador and reinvigorate their South Africa 2010 dream.

Mexico seek crucial USA victory

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:36:00 GMT

USA will be looking to break their win-less streak at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Wednesday when FIFA World Cup qualifying action resumes.

Keeping the dream alive

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:54:00 GMT

Given El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago's precarious position, the pair's meeting in Port of Spain is vital for both teams' Hexagonal hopes.

Sweet relief for wobbly duo

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Struggling Mexico and Honduras both took qualifying comfort with home wins over Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador respectively.

Mexico face home pressures

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:24:00 GMT

Currently lying fifth in South Africa 2010 qualifying Mexico return to the Azteca Stadium desperate for points after suffering defeat in El Salvador.

New World pair in need

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:15:00 GMT

Mexico and Honduras are both hoping for a little dose of home comfort in midweek as they seek to revive their flagging qualifying campaigns.

Mexico woe as Ticos roll

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:34:00 GMT

El Salvador spoiled Javier Aguirre's return as Mexico boss, handing El Tri a shock loss on the road, while Costa Rica and USA made strides.

Ticos spoil Latapy's debut

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:42:00 GMT

Celso Borges scored twice to solidify Costa Rica's position at the top of their group and spoil Russell Latapy's debut as coach of Trinidad and Tobago.

Tense times for big two

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:58:00 GMT

With first-place Costa Rica setting the pace in the race to South Africa, Mexico and USA are both looking to play catch-up in this weekend's fixtures.

Latapy: I'm the boss now

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:41:00 GMT

So often T&T's on-field saviour, Russell Latapy is now the team's head coach. FIFA.com caught up with the Soca Warriors' new boss for a chat.

Latapy steps in for Trinidad

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Trinidad and Tobago boss Francisco Maturana has resigned from the national team, with Russell Latapy taking over on an interim basis.

Short honeymoon for Mexico

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:50:00 GMT

Mexico were back to losing ways in Honduras while the United States and Costa Rica won out in an increasingly intriguing CONCACAF hexagonal.

Altidore lifts USA to victory

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:36:00 GMT

Teenage prodigy Jozy Altidore scored a hat-trick as USA comfortably saw off Trinidad and Tobago to remain top of their South Africa 2010 group.

Third step in the hexagonal

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:34:00 GMT

Mexico will be out to build on their first victory in the hexagonal in Honduras, while Costa Rica and USA will strive to return to winning ways at home.

Unbeaten USA look to extend run

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:45:00 GMT

USA will be looking to continue their unbeaten run when they entertain Trinidad and Tobago as FIFA World Cup qualifying continues tomorrow.

Mexico, the lone winner

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:23:00 GMT

El Tri awoke from their nightmare run of form to beat Costa Rica, while the USA, El Salvador, Honduras and T&T could only pick up a point each.

Go time in the Hexagonal

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:46:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at Matchday 2 in the Hexagonal, as USA and Costa Rica try to maintain their fine starts and Mexico aim to stop the rot.

Mexico look to put campaign back on track

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:47:00 GMT

Mexico's home match against Costa Rica at the legendary Azteca Stadium highlights an epic round of CONCACAF qualifiers for South Africa 2010.

Birchall, T&T's white knight

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:35:00 GMT

It is not so difficult to pick out Chris Birchall in the T&T midfield, and the only white Soca Warrior in history sat down for a friendly chat with FIFA.com.

The Honduran foreign legion

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:06:00 GMT

As Honduras hunt for a place at South Africa 2010, FIFA.com takes a closer look at the country's foreign-based brigade turning heads overseas.

Ticos and USA lead the way

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:08:00 GMT

With matchday two of the CONCACAF 'hexagonal' less a month away, FIFA.com takes a look at the state of play in the six-team section.

Emotional night in New World

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:05:00 GMT

Passion was the watchword on the first night of CONCACAF's final round. USA beat Mexico, T&T let three points slip and Costa Rica rejoiced.

El Salvador shock user poll

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:59:00 GMT

FIFA.com users tip El Salvador to be in first place after the first set of final-round qualifiers in the CONCACAF zone, with Mexico and USA close behind.

CONCACAF six ready to go

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:24:00 GMT

North, Central America and the Caribbean Zone begins its final phase of qualifying for South Africa 2010 on Wednesday with three attractive ties.

T&T keen on constant style

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Trinidad and Tobago will be looking to play to their own strengths on a tricky qualifying away day in San Salvador, as FIFA.com found out.

Hexagonal hots things up

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:33:00 GMT

Matchday one of the final 'hexagonal' round of CONCACAF qualifying pits old adversaries in heated clashes. Join FIFA.com for a closer look.

Super six take aim

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:23:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at the final 'hexagonal' round of South Africa 2010 qualifying in North, Central America and the Caribbean.