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Stars and Stripes soar as Ticos keep pace

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:22:00 GMT

A third consecutive win for USA sees Jurgen Klinsmann’s men comfortably atop the CONCACAF Hexagonal standings, with Costa Rica close behind in second spot.

USA, Costa Rica aim to increase gap

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:27:49 GMT

With Mexico away at the FIFA Confederations Cup, Hexagonal leaders USA and Costa Rica are keen to keep up their sizzling form and get a jump on their rivals in CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Izaguirre: Every game is a final

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:42:00 GMT

With Honduras gearing up for a crucial trip to the USA, left-back Emilio Izaguirre spoke to FIFA.com about his dream of reaching the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

Azteca misery for Mexico as USA soar

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:54:00 GMT

USA raced clear at the top of the CONCACAF Brazil 2014 qualifying after a comprehensive win over Panama on Tuesday, while Mexico’s miserable and inexplicable home form continued.

Home comforts await Mexico, USA

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:33:43 GMT

Mexico return to their fabled Estadio Azteca on Tuesday for a date with fellow Hexagonal leaders Costa Rica, while USA meet Panama in Seattle after a weekend win in Jamaica.

Lucky seven for leading Hexagonal trio

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT

USA and Costa Rica both won on Friday night to join Mexico – who could only draw in Panama – in a three-way tangle on seven points at the top of the CONCACAF qualifying group.

No summer holiday for Hexagonal hopefuls

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:30:00 GMT

June is a busy time in CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014 with all six remaining teams playing three crucial games apiece. FIFA.com takes a closer look at Friday’s first matchday.

Bengtson: Honduras ready to fight for it

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:24:00 GMT

Ahead of a crucial trio of FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers, FIFA.com caught up with Honduras forward Jerry Bengtson, one of the players central to Los Catrachos' hopes of reaching Brazil 2014.

Culture shock kick-starts Gamboa's career

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:13:00 GMT

After leaving his homeland of Costa Rica back in 2010, Christian Gamboa found Norway a shock to the system, but now settled in Europe, the Rosenborg midfielder believes he can help Los Ticos to Brazil 2014.

Panama, Costa Rica win as USA survive Azteca

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:07:00 GMT

Panama beat Honduras to take a surprise lead at the top of the CONCACAF Hexagonal, while USA picked up a historic point against ailing arch-rivals Mexico at the Azteca and Costa Rica found their form at home.

All eyes on CONCACAF’s clasico

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews all the action as Mexico host arch-rivals USA on Tuesday at the Azteca in the main event of CONCACAF’s Hexagonal Matchday 3, when unbeaten Honduras, Jamaica and Panama try to keep up their form.

Mexico meltdown as USA remain cool

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:02:00 GMT

Matchday two of CONCACAF's Hexagonal qualifying for Brazil 2014 proved to be typically tight as USA edged Costa Rica in the snow, while Mexico wilted in the Honduran heat and Jamaica frittered away a lead to draw with Panama.

Late goals see Honduras deny Mexico

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:28:00 GMT

A stunning late Honduras comeback saw the home side claim a share of the spoils in San Pedro Sula to leave regional powerhouse Mexico without a win after two matches in the final round of CONCACAF Brazil 2014 qualifying.

Take two for New World giants

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:49:00 GMT

With only a point to share between them, CONCACAF giants USA and Mexico get back to qualifying action this week, with the pressure on to find their feet. FIFA.com takes a closer look at Matchday 2 of the Hexagonal stage.

Espinoza living the Honduran dream

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:34:00 GMT

Wigan Athletic's Roger Espinoza talks to FIFA.com about Honduras' position at the summit of CONCACAF qualifying, the upcoming visit of mighty Mexico, and his mixed emotions after orchestrating a famous win over USA.

Klinsmann’s USA in the Hexagonal firing line

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:05:00 GMT

Jurgen Klinsmann vowed to make USA “more proactive,” but a recent loss to Honduras in their opening final-round qualifier rocked the regional giants as they take aim at a seventh straight FIFA World Cup™.

Jamaican joy as USA, Mexico suffer

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:42:00 GMT

USA lost on the road in Honduras, while Mexico were held at the Azteca by plucky Jamaica. FIFA.com wraps up all the action as the Hexagonal is up and running.

Honduras comeback edges out USA

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:01:00 GMT

A Jerry Bengtson winner 11 minutes from full time lifted Honduras to an important 2-1 victory over USA in the opening match in the final stage of CONCACAF qualifiers for Brazil 2014.

Klinsmann wants urgency, Espinoza focussed

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:36:00 GMT

USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann has told his players that a sense of urgency is key to qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup™ finals with Honduras midfielder Roger Espinoza also calling for focus.

Sextet prepare for Hexagonal battle

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:12:00 GMT

Mexico, USA, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Panama and Honduras are all in action on Wednesday as CONCACAF’s notorious final ‘Hexagonal’ qualifying round kicks off.

Bernardez: We’re aiming to beat USA

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:18:00 GMT

With the chance of an unprecedented second-successive FIFA World Cup™ for Honduras, Victor Bernardez told FIFA.com their side is hungrier than ever.

Hexagonal fixtures confirmed in CONCACAF

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:23:00 GMT

The fixtures for final six-team (Hexagonal) round of Brazil 2014 qualifying in CONCACAF are now known, with USA opening against Honduras on the road and Mexico hosting Jamaica.

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.

Honduras rout Canada to advance with Panama

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:52:00 GMT

A Jerry Bengtson hat-trick inspired Honduras to a remarkable 8-1 victory over Canada and into next year's six-nation final round of CONCACAF qualifying alongside Panama who drew 1-1 against bottom side Cuba.

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.

Figueroa: Panama game is our cup final

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:03:00 GMT

Speaking to FIFA.com, Honduras star Maynor Figueroa looks ahead to a key FIFA World Cup qualifier and reflects on how Los Catrachos will cope without key midfielder Roger Espinoza.

All on the line in CONCACAF

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:23:00 GMT

Jurgen Klinsmann's struggling USA need to keep their nerve on Friday, while El Salvador and Panama will aim to join Mexico in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Injured Espinoza out for Honduras

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:25:00 GMT

Honduran midfielder Roger Espinoza suffered a right ankle sprain in Sporting Kansas City's 1-1 Major League Soccer draw at Columbus and will be sidelined up to a month.

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.

Bengtson spearheading Honduran revival

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from Jerry Bengston, the hero of Honduras's excellent campaign at London 2012, who is now aiming to lead Los Catrachos onwards to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

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.

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.

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.

Costly: Honduras have what it takes

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:14:00 GMT

Honduras ace Carlos Costly sat down for an exclusive chat with FIFA.com, touching on his hopes of reaching Brazil 2014, his new national team coach and how CONCACAF has improved.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Barnetta: Lack of quality cost us

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:57:00 GMT

Switzerland and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta says the nation were not good enough to progress to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™.

Palacios: It's a painful thing

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:01:00 GMT

Honduras midfielder Wilson Palacios chatted to FIFA.com about his pride and disappointment after being eliminated at the first hurdle in South Africa.

Red the colour in Group H

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:42:00 GMT

Group H had looked a straightforward proposition for European champions Spain but La Roja had to work hard to progress from a section where Chile caught the eye.