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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.

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.

Caribbean three finish strong

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:53:00 GMT

Six CONCACAF nations wrapped up their Brazil 2014 campaign on Monday with Puerto Rico and Bermuda ending on a high, as did tiny Cayman Islands with their hard-earned draw against Dominican Republic.

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.

De Jong: Brazil would be a dream

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:43:00 GMT

Augsburg and Canadian midfielder Marcel de Jong spoke to FIFA.com about playing in Germany and the dream of qualifying for Brazil 2014 with Canada.

Hart: Nothing changes

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:08:00 GMT

"We know we’ll soon have to face our first opponent and therefore know what’s in store. In reality, though, this doesn’t change our preparatory plan in the slightest," Stephen Hart, Canada coach.

Onus on Canada in Group D

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:28:00 GMT

Looking to reach their first FIFA World Cup since 1986, Canada are strong favourites to finish first in Group D, though they will have to overcome an emerging Puerto Rico, as well as St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Lucia.

Caribbean hopefuls at the ready

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:41:00 GMT

Four of CONCACAF's representatives have already begun their attempts to reach Brazil 2014. Now a series of the region's other teams are set to follow suit.

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.

Maradiaga: Guatemala can make it

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Guatemala coach Ramon Maradiaga speaks exclusively to FIFA.com ahead of CONCACAF's forthcoming qualifiers for football's premier event.

New World nine move on

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:38:00 GMT

Wednesday was a fateful day in CONCACAF as Grenada hammered USVI, Belize made a date with Mexico and Barbados squeaked through.

No fear for carefree Caroo

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:29:00 GMT

St. Lucia coach Terrence Caroo is sure his side can turn things around when Turks & Caicos come calling this month, as FIFA.com found out.

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.

Minnows on their marks

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:19:30 GMT

With South Africa 2010 way off on the horizon, the underdogs from Central America and the Caribbean are taking their first steps.

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.