Mexico's Rafael Marquez (4) celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the group A World Cup soccer match between Croatia and Mexico at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
NEW YORK – CONCACAF is changing its World Cup qualifying hexagonal to an octagonal in response to the coronavirus pandemic and delaying the start until next June.
The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Honduras receive byes directly to the octagonal, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football announced Monday.
CONCACAF’s other 30 nations will compete for three additional spots in the final round. The octagonal will take place with four games per team in next June’s double FIFA international match window followed by two apiece in September, October and November 2021, and two each in January and March 2022.
By staying with a large total of teams in the final round, CONCACAF ensured two high-profile, lucrative qualifiers between the U.S. and Mexico. The format also provides a margin for slipups, though there were not enough to prevent the U.S. from missing the 2018 World Cup in Russia when it lost to Mexico and Costa Rica at home and at Trinidad and Tobago on the final night.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE ON YAHOO NEWS
Comments
more recommended stories
Mauricio Vila reviews the latest details of the ‘La Plancha’ projectAfter managing the use of the.
A new modern way for responsible adoption of Animals: CEMCA launches the “Esperando Por Ti” AppThe Municipal Animal Control Center was.
Fatal accidents involving motorcyclists increase in YucatanFreddy Cetina Amaya, leader of the.
32-year-old patient dies from Covid in YucatanIn Yucatan, the mandatory use of.
Yucatan is the state with the highest index of peace in all of MexicoFor having the lowest rates at.
Yucatan is present at the Tianguis Turístico 2022Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal attended the.
Invasion and massive destruction of mangroves in Chicxulub PuertoInhabitants of Chicxulub Puerto ask to.
Title 42 has empowered U.S. agents to turn back over one million migrants to Mexico and other countriesFor thousands of migrants who have.
Progreso Marinas report an increase of up to 30 percent in port departuresYucatan commercial marinas reported an increase.
Environmental Impact studies for the Maya Train will be submitted for public consultationThe Environmental Impact Statement (MIA) of.
Leave a Comment