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Tejada: Panama primed for history

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:21:00 GMT

Seasoned Panama forward Luis Tejada spoke to FIFA.com about the challenge of attempting to reach the FIFA World Cup™ finals for the first time in his country’s history.

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.

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.

Perez: Panama is a brotherhood

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:48:00 GMT

After a devastating crash out of 2010 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, Panama forward Blas Perez told FIFA.com that he hopes to crown his career with a place at Brazil 2014.

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.

Panama on the verge as T&T reload

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:38:00 GMT

Panama can seal their place in the next round of CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014 on Tuesday, while Trinidad and Tobago need to rebound from a shock loss.

Dely Valdes: Panama must respect opponents

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:40:00 GMT

"I think any opponent we play we try to be protagonists and these are the ones who have been matched with us and we have to be first, we can't be anything else." Julio Dely Valdes, Panama coach

Panama back on the rise

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:59:00 GMT

Panama lead the pack in CONCACAF's Round Two Group C, with Nicaragua and Dominica hopeful of staging an upset in the race towards a place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

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.

Baloy: We hope to make history

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:31:00 GMT

The Panama defender sizes up forthcoming qualifying opponents El Salvador and outlines his dreams of a place at South Africa 2010.

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.

Beijing berths on offer in US

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:29:00 GMT

The CONCACAF region's top eight U-23 sides are preparing to battle it out on US soil with just one aim in mind: a place at Beijing 2008.

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.

Central America in rehearsal

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:10:00 GMT

Central America's finest are busy lining up for the start of the race for place at South Africa 2010. FIFA.com looks at their recent displays.