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Azteca baptism for giant-killers Guyana

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:37:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with some of Guyana's giant-killers as they again plot the downfall of CONCACAF's elite ahead of the resumption of Brazil 2014 qualifying in June.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Camps: A good draw for T&T

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:10:00 GMT

"This round two draw has turned out well for us. Round three, on the other hand, will be much trickier." Oliver Camps, Trinidad and Tobago FA President

T&T stand tall in Caribbean pack

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:24:00 GMT

In an all-Caribbean section, Trinidad and Tobago are favoured to lead the pack in CONCACAF Round 2's Group B of qualifying for Brazil 2014, with Guyana, Barbados and Bermuda the likely outsiders.

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.

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.