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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

Delights and disappointments

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.

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.

Americans expectant, Wadadli Boyz dream

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:01:00 GMT

USA and Jamaica are the favourites to advance from Group A into the final round of CONCACAF qualifying, but Guatemala have been in fine form and Antigua and Barbuda are eager to continue their fairytale run.

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.

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.

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.

Alvarez: We can’t wait for the next game

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 06:40:00 GMT

Real Salt Lake midfielder Arturo Alvarez talks about the great potential of the El Salvador side as they attempt to reach the next stage of qualification in North, Central America and the Caribbean.

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.

New World quartet hungry for more

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:46:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the second round of CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014 where the big-name quartet of T&T, El Salvador, Canada and Haiti seek to build on opening wins.

Israel: Salvadorans play with joy

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:25:00 GMT

"This new generation of players has shown an impeccable level of composure. It is a group of players that plays with joy, with perfect calmness and a true professionalism." Ruben Israel, El Salvador coach

Salvadorans in pole position

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:26:00 GMT

Two-time FIFA World Cup finalists El Salvador lead the pack in CONCACAF Round 2's Group A of qualifying for Brazil 2014, with Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic and Suriname chasing unlikely glory.

CONCACAF draw stokes regional fires

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:06:00 GMT

The road to Brazil 2014 features some intriguing match-ups in the North, Central America and Caribbean Zone with Round Two featuring several regional derbies and Mexico taking on Costa Rica in Round Three.

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.

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.

Hotshots lighting South Africa way

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:57:00 GMT

With about 230 days until South Africa 2010 kicks off, 23 teams have secured their spots thanks to a world-class goalscorer or two in their ranks.

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.

DC magic sparks Honduran ecstasy

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT

Celebrations have overtaken the whole of Honduras since dramatic events saw the Catrachos clinch a berth at South Africa 2010.

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.

Honduras edge historic qualification

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:30:00 GMT

Carlos Pavon's winner combined with USA's late equaliser against Costa Rica saw Honduras qualify for their first FIFA World Cup in 28 years.

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.

Mexico join the party

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:38:00 GMT

Javier Aguirre's Mexico defeated El Salvador 4-1 on Saturday to become the first CONCACAF team to reach next year's world finals in South Africa.

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.

Mexico's Osorio up to the task

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:13:00 GMT

Mexican centre-half Ricardo Osorio spoke to FIFA.com about his ambitions with El Tri and their need to impress on the road to South Africa 2010.

De los Cobos' homecoming

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:50:00 GMT

After a dramatic home qualifying win over Costa Rica, plucky El Salvador are now eyeing the shock of all shocks at Mexico's Estadio Azteca.

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.

El Salvador see off Ticos to stay alive

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:10:00 GMT

Rudis Corrales is the toast of El Salvador after his injury-time winner maintained their South Africa 2010 dreams but severely dented Costa Rica's hopes.

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.

US edge Salvadorans in Utah

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:11:00 GMT

Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore scored first-half goals as USA boosted their South Africa 2010 qualifying bid with a 2-1 victory over El Salvador.

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.

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.

Escobar dreaming of South Africa

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:40:00 GMT

With the top three teams in the CONCACAF Qualifying Zone heading to South Africa 2010, El Salvador defender Alex Escobar is aiming high.

Rueda feeling the heat

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda anticipates that El Salvador will be a tough opponent on Wednesday and acknowledges that his team are under pressure.

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.

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.

Pacheco: We can beat Mexico

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com sat down for an exclusive chat with USA-based El Salvador defender Alfredo Pacheco, a man who feels a serious upset is on the cards.

Ticos edge El Salvador

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:19:00 GMT

Walter Centeno's header in the 69th minute lifted Costa Rica to a 1-0 victory over El Salvador in CONCACAF qualifying for South Africa 2010.