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Ricketts: We have to be ambitious

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:31:00 GMT

Jamaica goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts claims that glory in the Caribbean Cup and an impressive showing at the CONCACAF Gold Cup will count for nothing if the team fail to qualify for Brazil 2014.

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.

Bafana back on winning trail

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:57:00 GMT

FIFA World Cup hosts South Africa got back on track by defeating non-qualifers Jamaica 2-0 in a friendly at Wednesday.

South Africa set Jamaica friendly

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Hosts South Africa will play a 2010 FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Jamaica in Germany on Wednesday, the national football association said.

Two parties in San Pedro Sula

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:41:00 GMT

Honduras beat Mexico on Wednesday, a result which sends both sides through at the expense of Jamaica. T&T join them in the last six.

Nervy ending in New World

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:34:00 GMT

Wednesday will see a dramatic finale in CONCACAF as Mexico, Honduras, Jamaica, T&T and Guatemala chase places in the final round.

Three teams, two tickets

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:49:00 GMT

Mexico, Honduras and Jamaica are competing for two tickets to the final round. FIFA.com outlines a decisive day of CONCACAF qualifying action.

Who will qualify from Group 2?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:32:00 GMT

Mexico, Honduras and Jamaica will enter the final matchday in Group 2 fighting to reach the hexagonal phase. Which two of them will make it?

Barnes: Jamaica need Watford spirit

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:35:00 GMT

Speaking to FIFA.com, Liverpool legend and current Jamaica coach John Barnes talks about the importance of giving it all, all of the time.

Victory keeps Jamaica in the hunt

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:54:00 GMT

A 1-0 victory over Honduras has kept Jamaica in the race to advance from Group 2 of the North, Central America and Caribbean section.

Dramatic climax in store

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:54:00 GMT

Mexico, Jamaica and Honduras are all still alive with a game to go in Group 2, while El Salvador booked their passage and T&T are nearly there.

Nervy moments for Mexico

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:20:00 GMT

While Costa Rica and the USA cool their jets with passage assured, Mexico face a tricky qualifying test in the Great White North in midweek.

Mixed bag for New World giants

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:11:00 GMT

The US and Costa Rica both celebrated passage to the final round of qualifying on Saturday, but Mexico were left ruing a Kingston shock.

Jamaicans stun Mexico

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:43:00 GMT

Ricardo Fuller's 14th-minute goal gave Jamaica a win over Mexico in a FIFA World Cup qualifier, leaving Mexico not yet sure of progression.

Big three on the cusp

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:20:00 GMT

Costa Rica, Mexico and USA can all guarantee their places in the final round of regional qualifying this weekend. FIFA.com takes a closer look.

Barnes steps in for Jamaica

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:09:00 GMT

Former England and Liverpool winger John Barnes has agreed to take over the reins of Jamaica's struggling national team.

Leading trio in dreamland

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:55:00 GMT

FIFA.com casts an eye over the state of qualifying in CONCACAF, where USA, Mexico and Costa Rica boast perfect records after three matchdays.

Jamaica sack Simoes

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:46:00 GMT

Rene Simoes was sacked as manager of Jamaica on Thursday, the day after the country's second straight defeat in FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Big three perfect after three

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:13:00 GMT

The USA, Mexico and Costa Rica all maintained their 100 per cent records on the third matchday of qualifying in the CONCACAF zone.

Quartet in survival battle

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:22:00 GMT

Cuba, Haiti, Suriname and Canada have no margin for error ahead of Matchday 3 in the third stage of qualifying in the CONCACAF region.

No surprises in New World

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:05:00 GMT

For the second straight CONCACAF matchday, the US, Mexico and Costa Rica took all the points on offer in their qualifiers for South Africa 2010.

Dempsey sinks Cuba

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:54:00 GMT

Clint Dempsey's goal five minutes before half-time was enough to give the USA victory over Cuba in Havana in an historic qualifying encounter.

Havana night in the spotlight

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:06:00 GMT

The USA's rare trip to Cuba's capital is just one of the highlights of Saturday's first group stage qualifying matches in the CONCACAF zone.

FIFA moves Jamaica-Mexico fixture

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:08:00 GMT

Due to the damage caused by hurricane Gustav in Jamaica, FIFA has moved the 6 September qualifier between Jamaica and Mexico to the Azteca Stadium.

Big three made to work

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:34:00 GMT

Mexico, USA and Costa Rica all got off to winning starts in the CONCACAF group phase but the star-studded trio had to fight hard for the points.

Winning starts for big two

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:12:00 GMT

Mexico and the USA both managed to win their first games of the first group stage of CONCACAF qualifying, but with very little to spare.

Duty calls for CONCACAF exiles

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:45:00 GMT

Wednesday's CONCACAF qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will see a host of the region's overseas-based stars in action.

Full steam ahead for CONCACAF

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:46:00 GMT

The remaining 12 sides in contention for a place at South Africa 2010 prepare to do battle this week in CONCACAF's third qualifying round.

Tico coaches lead clear-out

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Costa Rica's Hernan Medford and former Tico Alexandre Guimaraes lead the coaching clearout on the eve of CONCACAF's first group stage.

Salcido (MEX): We have to qualify

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:45:00 GMT

"Honduras, Jamaica and Canada are the most demanding opponents, but we just have to get through, we have to qualify for the World Cup." Mexico midfielder Carlos Salcido.

Dangers aplenty for Mexico

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:44:00 GMT

Group rivals Mexico, Canada, Jamaica and Honduras knew the road to South Africa 2010 could be a rocky one from the moment the preliminary draw threw up the possibility of their being sectioned together.

Groups have favourites trembling

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:55:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at the next stage of CONCACAF qualifying for South Africa 2010. The traditional favourites face some awkward tests.

Twelve remain in New World

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:34:00 GMT

There are only two surprises among the twelve teams set to dispute the first group stage in CONCACAF qualifying for South Africa 2010.

Reggae Boyz strut their stuff

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:20:00 GMT

Jamaica polished off a 13-0 aggregate mauling of the Bahamas on Wednesday night to move a step closer to South Africa 2010.

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.

Gardner: Jamaica are still the best

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:53:00 GMT

Jamaica captain and Bolton Wanderers player Ricardo Gardner tells FIFA.com why he thinks the Reggae Boyz are still the Caribbean's best team.

No wins for big four

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

None of the CONCACAF sides that reached Germany 2006 achieved victory in their friendlies last week. Honduras, though, signalled their intent.

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.

A Jamaican renaissance

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:45:00 GMT

Following a few years of seemingly terminal decline, the Reggae Boyz are on the rebound and looking for a place at South Africa 2010.

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.

Stories aplenty from CONCACAF

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:42:00 GMT

Mexico and the USA may have ruled the region's qualifying scene, but as FIFA.com reveals, that has not meant any lack of excitement.