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CONCACAF
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| FIFA confederations |
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The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football,[1][a] abbreviated as CONCACAF (/ˈkɒŋkəkæf/ KONG-kə-kaf; typeset for branding purposes since 2018 as Concacaf),[2] is one of FIFA's six continental governing bodies for association football. Its 41 member associations represent countries and territories mainly in North America, including the Caribbean and Central America, and, for geopolitical reasons, 3 nations from the Guianas subregion of South America: Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana (an overseas region of France).[3] The CONCACAF's primary functions are to organize competitions for national teams and clubs, and to conduct the World Cup and Women's World Cup qualifying tournaments.
The CONCACAF was founded in its current form on September 18, 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico, with the merger of the NAFC and the CCCF, which made it one of the then five, now six, continental confederations affiliated with FIFA. Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles (Curaçao, Aruba), Nicaragua, Panama, Suriname and the United States were founding members.[4]
Mexico dominated CONCACAF men's competitions early on and has won the most Gold Cups. The Mexico national team is the only men's CONCACAF team to win an official FIFA tournament by winning the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup. Mexico and the U.S. have won all but one of the editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. In 2014, Costa Rica became the 4th CONCACAF country after the United States, Cuba, and Mexico to make the World Cup quarterfinals, while Panama became the eleventh country from the confederation to participate in the World Cup in 2018. The CONCACAF Nations League was established in 2018, with the United States winning the most editions with three.
The United States has been the most successful team in the world in the women's game, being the only CONCACAF member to win all three major worldwide competitions in women's football—the World Cup (4), the Olympics (5), and the Algarve Cup (10). Canada is the only other member to win at least two of the major competitions, winning the 2016 Algarve Cup and the 2020 Olympics.
According to the Coaches Across Continents (CAC) annual report for 2021,[5] CONCACAF is a partner of CAC. CAC is a worldwide partnership of over 100 organizations that seeks to create active citizens and achieve social impact through sport.
Governance
[edit]The CONCACAF is led by a general secretary, executive committee, congress, and several standing committees. The executive committee is composed of eight members — one president, three vice-presidents, three members, and one female member.[6] Each of the three geographic zones in CONCACAF is represented by one vice-president and one member. The executive committee carries out the various statutes, regulations, and resolutions.
Leadership
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The first leader of CONCACAF was Costa Rican Ramón Coll Jaumet; he had overseen the merger between the North American Football Confederation (NAFC) and the Confederación Centroamericana y del Caribe de Fútbol (CCCF). In 1969, he was succeeded in the role by Mexican Joaquín Soria Terrazas, who served as president for 21 years.
His successor Jack Warner was the CONCACAF president from 1990 to 2011, also for 21 years. Warner was suspended as president on 30 May 2011 due to his temporary suspension from football-related activity by FIFA following corruption allegations.[7] Chuck Blazer was the general secretary during the same period.[8]
On 20 June 2011, Jack Warner resigned from the presidency of CONCACAF, and removed himself from all participation in football, in the wake of the corruption investigation resulting from 10 May 2011 meeting of the Caribbean Football Union.[9] The vice-president of CONCACAF, Alfredo Hawit, acted as president until May 2012.[10]
In May 2012, Cayman Islands banker Jeffrey Webb was installed as president of CONCACAF. On 27 May 2015, Webb was arrested in Zurich, Switzerland on corruption charges in the U.S.
Victor Montagliani, leader of the Canadian Soccer Association, was elected as president of CONCACAF in May 2016.[11]
CONCACAF Council
[edit]| Name[12] | Nation | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Montagliani |  Canada
|
President |
| Philippe Moggio |  France
|
General secretary |
| Randolph Harris |  Barbados
|
Vice President (Male, Caribbean) |
| Nick Bontis | Canada
|
Vice President (Male, North America) |
| Jorge Salomon |  Honduras
|
Vice President (Male, Central America) |
| Sonia Fulford |  Turks and Caicos Islands
|
Member (Female, Caribbean) |
| Cindy Parlow Cone |  United States of America
|
Member (Female, North America) |
| Sergio Chuc |  Belize
|
Member (Male, Central America) |
Corporate structure
[edit]
Nassau, The Bahamas
Bridgetown, Barbados
Miami, United States
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Kingston, Jamaica
Locations of CONCACAF offices
CONCACAF is a non-profit company registered in Nassau, The Bahamas.
The headquarters of the CONCACAF are located in Miami, United States. Previously it had been the Admiral Financial Center, George Town, Cayman Islands—the home city of former CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb and prior to that, they were based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago under the presidency of Jack Warner. The administration office of CONCACAF was previously located in Trump Tower, New York, when Chuck Blazer was the general secretary.
In February 2017, a satellite office was opened in Kingston, Jamaica.[13] In July 2017, a second satellite office was opened in Guatemala City, which is shared with the Central American Football Union (UNCAF),[14] and most recently another satellite office for the FIFA Caribbean Development Office[15][16] was opened in the suburb of Welches, in Bridgetown, Barbados.[17][18]
Members
[edit]CONCACAF has 41 member associations:[19]
| Code | Association | National teams | Founded | FIFA affiliation |
CONCACAF affiliation |
IOC member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Zone (NAFU) (3) | |||||||
| CAN | Canada
|
(M, W) | 1912 | 1913 | 1961 | Yes | |
| MEX |  Mexico
|
(M, W) | 1922 | 1929 | 1961 | Yes | |
| USA | United States
|
(M, W) | 1913 | 1914 | 1961 | Yes | |
| Central American Zone (UNCAF) (7) | |||||||
| BLZ | Belize
|
(M, W) | 1980 | 1986 | 1986 | Yes | |
| CRC |  Costa Rica
|
(M, W) | 1921 | 1927 | 1961 | Yes | |
| SLV |  El Salvador
|
(M, W) | 1935 | 1938 | 1961 | Yes | |
| GUA |  Guatemala
|
(M, W) | 1919 | 1946 | 1961 | Yes | |
| HON | Honduras
|
(M, W) | 1935 | 1946 | 1961 | Yes | |
| NCA |  Nicaragua
|
(M, W) | 1931 | 1950 | 1961 | Yes | |
| PAN |  Panama
|
(M, W) | 1937 | 1938 | 1961 | Yes | |
| Caribbean Zone (CFU) (31) | |||||||
| AIA |  Anguilla
|
(M, W) | 1990 | 1996 | 1996 | Yes | |
| ATG |  Antigua and Barbuda
|
(M, W) | 1928 | 1972 | between 1961 and 1973 | Yes | |
| ARU |  Aruba
|
(M, W) | 1932 | 1988 | 1986 | Yes | |
| BAH |  Bahamas
|
(M, W) | 1967 | 1968 | between 1961 and 1973 | Yes | |
| BRB | Barbados
|
(M, W) | 1910 | 1968 | 1967 | Yes | |
| BER |  Bermuda
|
(M, W) | 1928 | 1962 | 1967 | Yes | |
| BOE |  Bonaire[m 1]
|
(M, W) | 1960 | — | 2014 | Yes | |
| VGB |  British Virgin Islands
|
(M, W) | 1974 | 1996 | 1996 | Yes | |
| CAY |  Cayman Islands
|
(M, W) | 1966 | 1992 | 1990 | Yes | |
| CUB |  Cuba
|
(M, W) | 1924 | 1932 | 1961 | Yes | |
| CUW |  Curaçao
|
(M, W) | 1921 | 1932 | 1961 | Yes | |
| DMA |  Dominica
|
(M, W) | 1970 | 1994 | 1994 | Yes | |
| DOM |  Dominican Republic
|
(M, W) | 1953 | 1958 | 1964 | Yes | |
| GUF |  French Guiana[m 1]
|
(M, W) | 1962 | — | 2013 | Yes | |
| GRN |  Grenada
|
(M, W) | 1924 | 1978 | 1978 | Yes | |
| GLP |  Guadeloupe[m 1]
|
(M, W) | 1958 | — | 2013 | Yes | |
| GUY |  Guyana
|
(M, W) | 1902 | 1970 | between 1969 and 1971 | Yes | |
| HAI |  Haiti
|
(M, W) | 1904 | 1934 | 1961 | Yes | |
| JAM |  Jamaica
|
(M, W) | 1910 | 1962 | 1963 | Yes | |
| MTQ |  Martinique[m 1]
|
(M, W) | 1953 | — | 2013 | No | |
| MSR |  Montserrat
|
(M, W) | 1994 | 1996 | 1996 | No | |
| PUR |  Puerto Rico
|
(M, W) | 1940 | 1960 | 1964 | Yes | |
| SKN |  Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
(M, W) | 1932 | 1992 | 1992 | Yes | |
| LCA |  Saint Lucia
|
(M, W) | 1979 | 1988 | 1986 | Yes | |
| SMN | Saint Martin[m 1]
|
(M, W) | 1999 | — | 2013 | No | |
| VIN |  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
(M, W) | 1979 | 1988 | 1986 | Yes | |
| SMA |  Sint Maarten[m 1]
|
(M, W) | 1986 | — | 2013 | No | |
| SUR |  Suriname
|
(M, W) | 1920 | 1929 | 1961 | Yes | |
| TRI |  Trinidad and Tobago
|
(M, W) | 1908 | 1964 | 1964 | Yes | |
| TCA | Turks and Caicos Islands
|
(M, W) | 1996 | 1998 | 1996 | No | |
| VIR |  U.S. Virgin Islands
|
(M, W) | 1992 | 1998 | 1987 | Yes | |
M = Men's National Team. W = Women's National Team
Bonaire were promoted from an association member to a full member at the XXIX Ordinary CONCACAF Congress in São Paulo on 10 June 2014.
Teams not affiliated to the IOC are not eligible to participate in the Summer Olympics football tournament, as a result, they do not participate in the CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament or the CONCACAF Women's Pre-Olympic Tournament.
Aspiring future members
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Greenland — The Football Association of Greenland announced in May 2022 that they had officially begun the process of becoming a member of CONCACAF and were expected to attend the body's next congress with observer status. Greenland was not officially able to apply to join UEFA, even with political links with Denmark, due to UEFA applicants being required to apply as sovereign states. Kenneth Kleist was elected new president of the KAK in October 2023. At that time, he announced the association's intentions to apply for full CONCACAF membership in 2024. At that time, he also stated that the association had been informed that it was "quite close to admission" in the confederation.[20][21] On 28 May 2024, Greenland officially applied for full CONCACAF membership.[22][23] In June 2025, during its 28th Extraordinary Congress CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani announced that Greenland's membership application was unanimously rejected.[24]
Saint Barthélemy, announced in 2019 that the Comité Territorial de Football de Saint-Barthélemy began the process of joining the Caribbean Football Union and CONCACAF for the first time.[25]
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, announced in September 2019 that The Football Association of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is expected to build a suitable venue with the goal of becoming a member of CONCACAF in the near future.[26][27]
Other potential future members
[edit]Although one of the three special municipalities of the Netherlands in the region is a member of CONCACAF (Bonaire), the other two are not:
Saba has played at least six recorded international matches, all of which against neighboring Sint Eustatius.
Sint Eustatius has played nine recorded international matches, three against CONCACAF members in the Caribbean Football Union and the remainder against neighboring Saba.
Other non-members
[edit]
Jersey, located in Europe, were rumored by Greenland Manager Morten Rutkjær, to be interested in joining CONCACAF. This follows a failed bid to join the European confederation UEFA in 2020. Jersey would geographically be closest to the North American Football Union were they to join, although located over 2,200 miles from Canada.
Quebec, announced in May 2014 that they were working to become a member of CONCACAF and play against other national teams. The team is not a member of FIFA, but were a member of Confederation of Independent Football Associations (ConIFA). In May 2014, the team withdrew from the ConIFA World Championship after associating with the Québec Soccer Federation. The team and association decided to take part in only "federated" soccer in hopes of one day being recognized as a CONCACAF member.[28][29] There has not been any further conversation and players from this Canadian province qualify for, as well as the province being formally represented by, the Canadian national soccer team.
Membership relation
[edit]Elections at the CONCACAF Congress are mandated with a one-member, one-vote rule. The North American Football Union is the smallest association union in the region with only three members, but its nations have strong commercial and marketing support from sponsors and they are the most populous nations in the region.
The Caribbean Football Union has the ability to outvote NAFU and UNCAF with less than half of its membership. Consequently, there is a fractious relationship between members of CFU, UNCAF and NAFU.[citation needed] This provoked former Acting-President Alfredo Hawit to lobby for the CONCACAF Presidency to be rotated between the three unions in CONCACAF in 2011.
Trinidad's Jack Warner presided over CONCACAF for 21 years, and there was little that non-Caribbean nations could do to elect an alternative. Under Warner, the CFU members voted together as a unit with Warner acting as a party whip. It happened with such regularity that sports political commentators referred to the CFU votes as the "Caribbean bloc" vote.[citation needed] Warner rejected the idea in 1993 of merging several smaller nations' national teams into a Pan-Caribbean team. His reasoning was that the nations were more powerful politically when separate than when together. He commented that "being small is never a liability in this sport".[30]
Competitions
[edit]CONCACAF active competitions
[edit]CONCACAF defunct competitions
[edit]National teams:
- CFU Championship (1978–1988)
- NAFC Championship (1947, 1949)
- CCCF Championship (1941–1961)
- CONCACAF Championship (1963–1989)
- North American Nations Cup (1990, 1991)
- CONCACAF Cup (2015)
- CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship (1964–2020)
- CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (2004–2020)
Clubs:
- CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup (1991–1998)
- CONCACAF Giants Cup (2001)
- CONCACAF Caribbean Club Championship (1997–2022)
- CONCACAF League (2017–2022)
- North American SuperLiga – North America regional championship (2007–2010)
- Copa Interclubes UNCAF – Central America regional championship (1971–2007)
- Interamerican Cup – intercontinental with CONMEBOL region (1969–1998)
CONCACAF Gold Cup
[edit]The CONCACAF Gold Cup, held since 1991, is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONCACAF. The Gold Cup is CONCACAF's flagship competition, and generates a significant part of CONCACAF's revenue.[31]
The Gold Cup determines the regional champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is held every two years. Starting with the 2019 edition, 16 teams compete for the Gold Cup (up from 12).
CONCACAF Nations League
[edit]All men's national teams of member associations take part in the CONCACAF Nations League, a competition created in 2017. National teams are placed into tiers and play matches against teams in the same tier. At the end of each season, teams can be promoted to the tier above or relegated to the tier below depending upon their results.
CONCACAF Champions Cup
[edit]The CONCACAF Champions Cup, originally known as the CONCACAF Champions' Cup and later the CONCACAF Champions League, is an annual continental club association football competition organized by CONCACAF since 1962 for the top football clubs in the region. It is the most prestigious international club competition in North American football. The winner of the Champions Cup qualifies for the FIFA Club World Cup. The knockout tournament spans February through April.[32]
From 2024, 27 teams compete in each Champions Cup: 18 from North America, 6 from Central America and 3 from the Caribbean. North American teams qualify via either their domestic leagues and cups or the Leagues Cup competition between American and Mexican clubs, while Central American and Caribbean clubs qualify via the CONCACAF Central American Cup and CONCACAF Caribbean Cup, respectively.
The title has been won by 28 clubs, 13 of which have won the title more than once. Mexican clubs have accumulated the highest number of victories, with 36 titles. The second-most successful league has been Costa Rica's Primera División, with six titles in total. The most successful clubs are Club América and Cruz Azul from Mexico, with seven titles each.
Current title holders
[edit]Titles by nation
[edit]| Nation | Men | Women | Futsal | Beach | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | League | U20 | U17 | U15 | Champ | Gold | U20 | U17 | U15 | Men's | Women's | Men's | ||
| United States |
7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | – | 3 | 49 |
| Mexico |
13 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 2 | – | – | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 4 | 46 |
| Canada |
2 | – | 2 | – | – | 2 | – | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 11 |
| Costa Rica |
3 | – | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | – | – | 10 |
| Honduras |
1 | – | 2 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| El Salvador |
– | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 4 |
| Guatemala |
1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| Panama |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Cuba |
– | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Haiti |
1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
CONMEBOL tournaments
[edit]The following CONMEBOL tournaments have had CONCACAF competitors:
National teams
[edit]Clubs
[edit]- Copa Libertadores – (1998–2017)
- Copa Sudamericana – (2005–2008)
- Copa Merconorte – (2000–2001) (defunct)
CONCACAF club competition winners
[edit]Continental
[edit]By club
[edit]Club América is the most titled club in the continent with a record of 7 CONCACAF Champions Cup titles, a continental record of 2 Copa Interamericana titles and a record of 1 CONCACAF Giants Cup title, 10 titles overall.
- Key
| CCL | CONCACAF Champions Cup / CONCACAF Champions League |
| CWC | CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup / CONCACAF Giants Cup |
| CL | CONCACAF League |
| CI | Copa Interamericana |
By country
[edit]The following table lists all the countries whose clubs have won at least one CONCACAF competition. Mexican clubs are the most successful, with a total of 47 titles. Mexican clubs hold a record number of wins in the CONCACAF Champions Cup/CONCACAF Champions League (40), the CONCACAF Cup Winners' Cup/CONCACAF Giants Cup (4) and Copa Interamericana (3). In second place Costa Rican clubs have 9 titles and they have the most victories in the CONCACAF League (3). In third place overall, Selvadoradian and American clubs have secured 4 titles each.
- Key
| CCL | CONCACAF Champions Cup / CONCACAF Champions League |
| CWC | CONCACAF Cup Winners' Cup / CONCACAF Giants Cup |
| CL | CONCACAF League |
| CI | Copa Interamericana |
| Country | CCL | CWC | CL | CI | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico
|
40 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 47 |
| Costa Rica
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| El Salvador
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| United States
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Honduras
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Guatemala
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Haiti
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trinidad and Tobago
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suriname
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
By region
[edit]- Key
| CCL | CONCACAF Champions Cup / CONCACAF Champions League |
| CWC | CONCACAF Cup Winners' Cup / CONCACAF Giants Cup |
| CL | CONCACAF League |
| CI | Copa Interamericana |
| Federation (Region) | CCL | CWC | CL | CI | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAFU (North America) | 43 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 51 |
| UNCAF (Central America) | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
| CFU (Caribbean) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Regional
[edit]The CONCACAF has also organized many regional-based competitions, which are mostly ran as qualifiers to the continental level competitions. There are three main regions that operates under the CONCACAF banner, the NAFU (North America), the UNCAF (Central America) and the CFU (Caribbeans). Each of which runs their own competitions.
North America
[edit]- Key
| SL | SuperLiga |
| LC | Leagues Cup |
| Team | Country | SL | LC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarcas Morelia | Mexico
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| New England Revolution | United States
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pachuca | Mexico
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tigres UANL | Mexico
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Columbus Crew | United States
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cruz Azul | Mexico
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| Inter Miami CF | United States
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| Club León | Mexico
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | United States
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | SL | LC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico
|
3 | 2 | 5 |
| United States
|
1 | 3 | 4 |
Central America
[edit]- Key
| UIC | UNCAF Interclub Cup |
| CAC | Central American Cup |
| Clubt | Country | UIC | CAC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saprissa | Costa Rica
|
5 | 0 | 5 |
| Alajuelense | Costa Rica
|
3 | 2 | 5 |
| Municipal | Guatemala
|
4 | 0 | 4 |
| Aurora | Guatemala
|
2 | 0 | 2 |
| Comunicaciones | Guatemala
|
2 | 0 | 2 |
| Olimpia | Honduras
|
2 | 0 | 2 |
| Real España | Honduras
|
2 | 0 | 2 |
| Alianza | El Salvador
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | Honduras
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Motagua | Honduras
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Platense | El Salvador
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Puntarenas | Costa Rica
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Country | UIC | CAC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica
|
9 | 2 | 11 |
| Guatemala
|
8 | 0 | 8 |
| Honduras
|
6 | 0 | 6 |
| El Salvador
|
2 | 0 | 2 |
Caribbeans
[edit]- Key
| CCC | Caribbean Club Championship |
| CC | Caribbean Cup |
| CS | CFU Club Shield |
| Club | Country | CCC | CC | CS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinhood | Suriname
|
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Central | Trinidad and Tobago
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Harbour View | Jamaica
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joe Public | Trinidad and Tobago
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Portmore United | Jamaica
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Puerto Rico Islanders | Puerto Rico
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| W Connection | Trinidad and Tobago
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Atlético Pantoja | Dominican Republic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caledonia AIA | Trinidad and Tobago
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cavaly | Haiti
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cibao | Dominican Republic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| San Juan Jabloteh | Trinidad and Tobago
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| United Petrotrin | Trinidad and Tobago
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Violette | Haiti
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cavalier | Jamaica
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arnett Gardens | Jamaica
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bayamón | Puerto Rico
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Club Franciscain | Martinique
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Moca | Dominican Republic
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | CCC | CC | CS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago
|
9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jamaica
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Dominican Republic
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Puerto Rico
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Suriname
|
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Haiti
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Martinique
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
FIFA World Rankings
[edit]Overview
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Historical leaders
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Team of the year
[edit]Other rankings
[edit]Men's CONCACAF Ranking Index
[edit]The Ranking Index is calculated by CONCACAF.[36]
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Women's CONCACAF Ranking Index
[edit]The Ranking Index is calculated by CONCACAF.
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CONCACAF Men's Club Rankings
[edit]On 16 May 2023, CONCACAF launched a club ranking index which will be used to seed teams in future club competitions.[37] A league ranking index was also launched the same day.
Clubs[edit]Top ten, last updated 20 October 2025.
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Leagues[edit]Top ten, last updated 20 October 2025.
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CONCACAF Women’s Club Ranking
[edit]In June 2025, CONCACAF released a Women's Club Ranking (CWCR) in preparation for the draw of the 2025–26 CONCACAF W Champions Cup.[38]
Beach Soccer National Team Rankings
[edit]
Rankings are calculated by CONCACAF. Top ten, last updated 17 March 2025.
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Rankings are calculated by Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW). Top ten, last updated 1 October 2025.
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Rankings are calculated by Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW).
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Corruption
[edit]At the CONCACAF Congress in May 2012 in Budapest, Hungary, legal counsel John P. Collins informed the members of CONCACAF of several financial irregularities. Collins revealed that Jack Warner, the former CONCACAF President, had registered the $22 million 'Dr. João Havelange Centre of Excellence' development in Port-of-Spain under the name of two companies that Warner owned.[39] In addition, Warner had secured a mortgage against the asset in 2007 which the CONCACAF members were also unaware of; the mortgage was co-signed by Lisle Austin, a former vice-president of CONCACAF.[39] The loan defaulted.
Collins also revealed that CONCACAF, despite most of its income coming from the United States, had not paid any tax to the Internal Revenue Service since at least 2007 and had never filed a return in the United States.[40] Although CONCACAF is a registered non-profit organization in the Bahamas and headquartered in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, they have an administration office in New York, and BDO and CONCACAF invited the IRS to investigate potential liabilities. It is thought that CONCACAF may have to pay up to $2 million plus penalties.[citation needed]
Chuck Blazer stated that a full financial audit into CONCACAF by New-York based consultancy BDO was delayed due to the actions of Jack Warner and his personal accountant, and the accounts could not be "signed off" as a consequence.[40]
In addition, Blazer is to sue CONCACAF for unpaid commission of sponsorship and marketing deals which he had made in 2010 during his time as general secretary.[39] Blazer received a 10% commission on any deal that he made on behalf of CONCACAF.[41]
The Bermuda FA asked members of CONCACAF to lobby FIFA to remove Blazer from his position on the FIFA Executive Committee. Blazer suggested that it was less to do with financial irregularities and more for his role in the removal of Jack Warner in the Caribbean Football Union corruption scandal: "I spent 21 years building the confederation and its competitions and its revenues and I'm the one responsible for its good levels of income . . . I think this is a reflection of those who were angry at me having caused the action against Warner. This is also a reaction by people who have their own agenda."[41]
Jack Warner presided over CONCACAF for 21 years. Warner was one of the most controversial figures in world football. Warner was suspended as president on 30 May 2011 due to his temporary suspension from football-related activity by FIFA following corruption allegations.[7] A power struggle developed at CONCACAF following the allegations against Warner. The allegations against Warner were reported to the FIFA Ethics Committee by Chuck Blazer, the secretary general of CONCACAF. The acting president of CONCACAF, Lisle Austin, sent Blazer a letter saying he was "terminated as general secretary with immediate effect".[42] Austin described Blazer's actions as "inexcusable and a gross misconduct of duty and judgement" and said the American was no longer fit to hold the post.[43] The executive committee of CONCACAF later issued a statement saying that Austin did not have the authority to fire Blazer, and the decision was unauthorized.[42] On 20 June 2011, Jack Warner resigned from the presidency of CONCACAF, all posts with FIFA, and removed himself from all participation in football, in the wake of the corruption investigation resulting from 10 May 2011 meeting of the Caribbean Football Union.[9] The vice-president of CONCACAF, Alfredo Hawit, acted as president until May 2012.[10]
Indicted CONCACAF individuals
[edit]Several CONCACAF officials have been indicted.[44][45]
| Name | Nationality | FIFA position | CONCACAF position | Regional or national position | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Blazer | United States
|
Former general secretary | Guilty plea | [44][45] | ||
| Alfredo Hawit |  Honduras
|
Vice-president | President | Arrested | [46] | |
| Eduardo Li | Costa Rica
|
member-elect of executive committee | member of executive committee | President of the Costa Rican Football Federation |
Arrested | [44][45] |
| Costas Takkas | Cayman Islands
|
Attaché to the president | Former general secretary of the Cayman Islands Football Association |
Arrested | [44][45] | |
| Daryan Warner | Trinidad and Tobago Grenada
|
Son of Jack Warner | Guilty plea | [44][45] | ||
| Daryll Warner | Trinidad and Tobago United States
|
former development officer | Son of Jack Warner | Guilty plea | [44][45] | |
| Jack Warner | Trinidad and Tobago
|
Former vice president | former president | former Minister of National Security | Bailed | [47] |
| Jeffrey Webb | Cayman Islands
|
Vice President | President | President of the Cayman Islands Football Association |
Bailed | [44][45] |
Hall of fame
[edit]
Hubert Tromp
Gerard Bean- Matthew Hogan
João Havelange
Jim Fleming- Rudy Gittens
Hiram Sosa López- Isaac Sasso
- Julio Moya
- Ramón Coll Jaumet
Andres Avelino Constansia[hof 1]
Patrick John
Mavis Derflinger- Clive Toye
Guillermo Cañedo- Oscar Thamar
- Carlos Carrera
Jacques Rugard
Federico Fortín- Rafael L. Callejas Romero[hof 1]
Anthony James- George Abrahams
- Ricardo Gardener
- Lincoln "Happy" Sutherland[hof 2]
Aaron Padilla Gutiérrez[hof 1]- Arturo Yamasaki
- Javier Arriaga
- Jesús Martínez[hof 2]
- Joaquín Soria Terrazas
Joseph Ursulet[hof 2]
Júlio Rocha
Mordy Maduro
Ariel Alvarado[hof 2]
Sepp Blatter
André Kamperveen
Gene Edwards- Kurt Lamm
- Werner Fricker
Source:[48]
Team of the Century
[edit]The CONCACAF Team of the Century was announced as part of the festivities associated with the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.[49]
- GK — Antonio Carbajal (Mexico)
- DF — Marcelo Balboa (United States)
- DF — Gilberto Yearwood (Honduras)
- DF — Bruce Wilson (Canada)
- DF — Gustavo Peña (Mexico)
- MF — Ramón Ramírez (Mexico)
- MF — Mágico González (El Salvador)
- MF — Tab Ramos (United States)
- FW — Julio César Dely Valdés (Panama)
- FW — Hugo Sánchez (Mexico)
- FW — Hernán Medford (Costa Rica)
President's award
[edit]- 2013
- Carlos Ruiz for speaking out against match-fixing in Guatemala[50]
Ian Gaynair for reporting an offer of a bribe
- 2015
- United States for winning the 2012 Summer Olympics Women's football tournament[51]
- Mexico for winning the 2012 Summer Olympics Men's football tournament
Major tournament records
[edit]- Legend
- 1st – Champions
- 2nd – Runners-up
- 3rd – Third place[c]
- 4th – Fourth place
- QF – Quarter-finals (1934–1938, 1954–1970, and 1986–present: knockout round of 8)
- R3 – Round 3 (2026–present: knockout round of 16)
- R2 – Round 2 (1974–1978: second group stage, top 8; 1982: second group stage, top 12; 1986–2022: knockout round of 16; 2026–present: knockout round of 32)
- R1 – Round 1 (1930, 1950–1970 and 1986–present: group stage; 1934–1938: knockout round of 16; 1974–1982: first group stage)
- •• — Qualified but withdrew
- • — Did not qualify
- — Did not enter / withdrew / banned
- — Hosts
For each tournament, the flag of the host country and the number of teams in each finals tournament (in brackets) are shown.
FIFA World Cup
[edit]Only eleven CONCACAF members have ever reached the FIFA World Cup since its inception in 1930, six of them accomplishing the feat only once. No team from the region has ever reached the final at the World Cup, but the United States reached the semi-finals in the inaugural edition, for which they were awarded third place. CONCACAF members have reached the quarter-finals five times: Cuba in 1938, Mexico as hosts in 1970 and 1986, the United States in 2002, and most recently, Costa Rica in 2014. Jamaica is the smallest country to ever win a World Cup match, by virtue of their 2–1 victory over Japan in 1998.
The following table shows the CONCACAF representatives at each edition of the World Cup, sorted by number of appearances:
| FIFA World Cup record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1930 (13) |
1934 (16) |
1938 (15) |
1950 (13) |
1954 (16) |
1958 (16) |
1962 (16) |
1966 (16) |
1970 (16) |
1974 (16) |
1978 (16) |
1982 (24) |
1986 (24) |
1990 (24) |
1994 (24) |
1998 (32) |
2002  (32) |
2006 (32) |
2010 (32) |
2014 (32) |
2018 (32) |
2022 (32) |
2026 (48) |
Years | inclusive WC Qual. |
| Canada |
• | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | Q | 2 | 15 | |||||||
| Costa Rica |
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R2 | • | • | R1 | R1 | • | QF | R1 | R1 | 6 | 17 | ||||||
| Cuba |
• | QF | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 1 | 14 | ||||||||
| El Salvador |
R1 | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 2 | 14 | |||||||||
| Haiti |
• | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 1 | 15 | ||||||||
| Honduras |
• | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | R1 | • | • | 3 | 15 | ||||||||
| Jamaica |
• | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | 1 | 12 | |||||||||||
| Mexico |
R1 | • | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | QF | • | R1 | • | QF | R2 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R1 | Q | 17 | 20 | ||
| Panama |
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | 1 | 12 | |||||||||||
| Trinidad and Tobago |
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | 1 | 15 | ||||||||
| United States |
3rd | R1 | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | R2 | R1 | QF | R1 | R2 | R2 | • | R2 | Q | 11 | 21 | |
| Total (11 teams) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | TBD | 46 | – |
FIFA World Cup hosting
[edit]CONCACAF nations have hosted the FIFA World Cup three times.
The 1970 FIFA World Cup took place in Mexico, the first World Cup tournament to be staged in North America, and the first held outside Europe and South America. Mexico was chosen as the host nation in 1964 by FIFA's congress ahead of the only other submitted bid from Argentina.[52] The tournament was won by Brazil. The victorious team led by Carlos Alberto, and featuring players such as Pelé, Gérson, Jairzinho, Rivellino, and Tostão, is often cited as the greatest-ever World Cup team.[53][54][55] They achieved a perfect record of wins in all six games in the finals.[56] Despite the issues of altitude and high temperature, the finals produced attacking football which created an average goals per game record not since bettered by any subsequent World Cup Finals.[57][58][59] The 1970 Finals attracted a new record television audience for the FIFA World Cup[60] and, for the first time, in color.[61][62]
In 1986, Mexico became the first country to host the FIFA World Cup twice when it stepped in to stage the 1986 FIFA World Cup after the original host selection, Colombia, suffered financial problems.[52] Colombia was originally chosen as hosts by FIFA in June 1974. However, the Colombian authorities eventually declared in November 1982 that they could not afford to host the World Cup because of economic concerns. Mexico was selected on 20 May 1983 as the replacement hosts, beating the bids of Canada and the United States, and thereby became the first nation to host two World Cups. This second World Cup in Mexico came 16 years after the first one in 1970.
The United States won the right to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup, defeating bids from Brazil and Morocco.[63] The vote was held in Zurich on 4 July 1988, and only took one round with the United States bid receiving a little over half of the votes by the Exco members.[63] FIFA hoped that by staging the world's most prestigious football tournament there, it would lead to a growth of interest in the sport; one condition FIFA imposed was the creation of a professional football league, Major League Soccer, starting in 1996. The U.S. staged a hugely successful tournament, with average attendance of nearly 69,000 breaking a record that surpassed the 1966 FIFA World Cup average attendance of 51,000 thanks to the large seating capacities the American stadiums provided for the spectators in comparison to the smaller venues of Europe and Latin America. To this day, the total attendance for the final tournament of nearly 3.6 million remains the highest in World Cup history, despite the expansion of the competition to 32 teams at the 1998 World Cup.[64][65]
Canada, Mexico, and the United States have won the bidding to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, competing against a Moroccan bid.[66]
FIFA Women's World Cup
[edit]| FIFA Women's World Cup record | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1991 (12) |
1995 (12) |
1999 (16) |
2003 (16) |
2007 (16) |
2011 (16) |
2015 (24) |
2019 (24) |
2023  (32) |
2027 (32) |
Years | inclusive WC Qual. |
| Canada |
• | R1 | R1 | 4th | R1 | R1 | QF | R2 | R1 | 8 | 9 | |
| Costa Rica |
• | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | R1 | 2 | 9 | |
| Haiti |
• | × | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | 1 | 8 | |
| Jamaica |
• | • | × | • | • | × | • | R1 | R2 | 2 | 9 | |
| Mexico |
• | • | R1 | • | • | R1 | R1 | • | • | 3 | 9 | |
| Panama |
× | × | × | • | • | × | • | • | R1 | 1 | 5 | |
| United States |
1st | 3rd | 1st | 3rd | 3rd | 2nd | 1st | 1st | R2 | 9 | 9 | |
| Total (7 teams) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 26 | – | |
Olympic Games
[edit]Men's tournament
[edit]| Olympic Games (Men's tournament) record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1900 (3) |
1904 (3) |
1908 (6) |
1912 (11) |
1920 (14) |
1924 (22) |
1928 (17) |
1936 (16) |
1948 (18) |
1952 (25) |
1956 (11) |
1960 (16) |
1964 (14) |
1968 (16) |
1972 (16) |
1976 (13) |
1980 (16) |
1984 (16) |
1988 (16) |
1992 (16) |
1996 (16) |
2000 (16) |
2004 (16) |
2008 (16) |
2012 (16) |
2016 (16) |
2020 (16) |
2024 (16) |
2028 (16) |
Years | |
| Canada |
– | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 13 | – | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | ||
| Costa Rica |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 16 | 13 | – | – | – | – | 8 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | ||
| Cuba |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 11 | 7 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | ||
| Dominican Republic |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 12 | 1 | ||
| El Salvador |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 15 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | ||
| Guatemala |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | – | 10 | – | – | 16 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | ||
| Honduras |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 10 | – | 16 | 7 | 4 | 14 | – | 5 | ||
| Mexico |
– | – | – | – | – | – | =9 | – | =11 | – | – | – | 11 | 4 | 7 | 9 | – | – | – | 10 | 7 | – | =10 | – | 1 | 9 | 3 | – | 12 | ||
 Netherlands Antilles |
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | =14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Split into 2 n. | 1 | |||||
| United States |
– | 2 | 3[d] | – | – | – | 12 | =9 | =9 | =11 | =17 | =5 | – | – | – | 14 | – | – | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 4 | – | 9 | – | – | – | 8 | Q | 15 |
| Total (10 teams) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 | |
Women's tournament
[edit]| Olympic Games (Women's tournament) record | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1996 (8) |
2000 (8) |
2004 (10) |
2008 (12) |
2012 (12) |
2016 (12) |
2020 (12) |
2024 (12) |
2028 (12) |
Years |
| Canada |
– | – | – | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
| Mexico |
– | – | 8 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | |
| United States |
1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | Q | 8 |
| Total (3 teams) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
CONCACAF Gold Cup
[edit]| CONCACAF Gold Cup record | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1991 (8) |
1993 (8) |
1996 (9) |
1998 (10) |
2000 (12) |
2002 (12) |
2003 (12) |
2005 (12) |
2007 (12) |
2009 (12) |
2011 (12) |
2013 (12) |
2015 (12) |
2017 (12) |
2019 (16) |
2021 (16) |
2023 (16) |
2025 (16) |
Years |
| North American Football Union Members | |||||||||||||||||||
 Canada
|
GS | GS | GS | 1st | 3rd | GS | GS | SF | QF | GS | GS | GS | QF | QF | SF | QF | QF | 17 | |
 Mexico
|
3rd | 1st | 1st | 1st | QF | QF | 1st | QF | 2nd | 1st | 1st | SF | 1st | SF | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 1st | 18 |
 United States
|
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd | QF | 1st | 3rd | 1st | 1st | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | 4th | 1st | 2nd | 1st | SF | 2nd | 18 |
| Caribbean Football Union Members | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bermuda
|
GS | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 Cuba
|
GS | GS | QF | GS | GS | GS | QF | QF | GS | GS | 10 | ||||||||
 Curaçao
|
GS | QF | GS | 3 | |||||||||||||||
 Dominican Republic
|
GS | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| French Guiana
|
GS | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 Grenada
|
GS | GS | GS | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Guadeloupe
|
SF | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Guyana
|
GS | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 Haiti
|
GS | QF | GS | QF | GS | GS | SF | GS | GS | GS | 11 | ||||||||
 Jamaica
|
GS | 3rd | 4th | GS | QF | QF | GS | QF | 2nd | 2nd | SF | QF | SF | GS | 14 | ||||
 Martinique
|
GS | QF | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | 8 | ||||||||||
 Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
GS | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
GS | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 Suriname
|
GS | GS | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
 Trinidad and Tobago
|
GS | GS | GS | SF | GS | GS | GS | QF | QF | GS | GS | GS | GS | 13 | |||||
| Central American Football Union Members | |||||||||||||||||||
 Belize
|
GS | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 Costa Rica
|
4th | 3rd | GS | QF | 2nd | SF | QF | QF | SF | QF | QF | QF | SF | QF | QF | QF | QF | 17 | |
 El Salvador
|
GS | GS | QF | QF | GS | GS | QF | QF | GS | QF | GS | QF | GS | GS | 13 | ||||
 Guatemala
|
GS | 4th | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | QF | QF | GS | GS | QF | SF | 13 | |||||
 Honduras
|
2nd | GS | GS | GS | QF | GS | SF | QF | SF | SF | SF | GS | QF | GS | QF | GS | SF | 17 | |
 Nicaragua
|
GS | GS | GS | 3 | |||||||||||||||
 Panama
|
GS | 2nd | QF | QF | SF | 2nd | 3rd | QF | QF | GS | 2nd | QF | 12 | ||||||
| Guest Nations | |||||||||||||||||||
 Brazil
|
2nd | 3rd | 2nd | 3 | |||||||||||||||
 Colombia
|
2nd | QF | SF | 3 | |||||||||||||||
 Ecuador
|
GS | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 Peru
|
SF | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 Qatar
|
SF | QF | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
 Saudi Arabia
|
QF | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 South Africa
|
QF | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
 South Korea
|
GS | 4th | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
Copa América
[edit]Mexico have finished runners-up twice and third place three times at the Copa América, making El Tri the most successful non-CONMEBOL nation. The United States have reached the semi-final stage in the South American tournament twice, followed by Canada and Honduras, who have each reached it once. Costa Rica has reached the quarter-finals twice, while Panama has done so once.
| Team |  1993 |
1995 |
 1997 |
 1999 |
 2001 |
 2004 |
 2007 |
2011 |
2015 |
2016 |
2019 |
2021 |
2024 |
Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada
|
– | – | – | – | DNE | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4th | 1 |
| Costa Rica
|
– | – | GS | – | QF | QF | – | GS | – | GS | – | – | GS | 6 |
| Haiti
|
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | GS | – | – | – | 1 |
| Honduras
|
– | – | – | – | 3rd | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Jamaica
|
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | GS | GS | – | – | GS | 3 |
| Mexico
|
2nd | QF | 3rd | 3rd | 2nd | QF | 3rd | GS | GS | QF | – | – | GS | 11 |
| Panama
|
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | GS | – | – | QF | 2 |
| United States
|
GS | 4th | – | – | – | – | GS | – | – | 4th | – | – | GS | 5 |
CONCACAF W Championship
[edit]| CONCACAF W Championship record | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1991 (8) |
1993 (4) |
1994 (5) |
1998 (8) |
2000 (8) |
2002 (8) |
2006 (6) |
2010 (8) |
2014 (8) |
2018 (8) |
2022 (8) |
Years |
| Canada
|
2nd | 3rd | 2nd | 1st | 4th | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | — | 2nd | 2nd | 10 |
| Costa Rica
|
GS | — | — | 3rd | GS | 4th | — | 4th | 2nd | GS | 4th | 8 |
| Cuba
|
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | GS | — | 1 |
| Guatemala
|
— | — | — | 4th | GS | — | — | GS | GS | — | — | 4 |
 Guyana
|
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | GS | — | — | — | 1 |
| Haiti
|
4th | — | — | GS | — | GS | — | GS | GS | — | GS | 6 |
| Jamaica
|
GS | — | 5th | — | — | GS | 4th | — | GS | 3rd | 3rd | 7 |
| Martinique
|
GS | — | — | GS | — | — | — | — | GS | — | — | 3 |
| Mexico
|
GS | — | 3rd | 2nd | GS | 3rd | 3rd | 2nd | 3rd | GS | GS | 10 |
| Panama
|
— | — | — | — | — | GS | GS | — | — | 4th | GS | 4 |
 Puerto Rico
|
— | — | — | GS | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Trinidad and Tobago
|
3rd | 4th | 4th | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | 4th | GS | GS | 11 |
| United States
|
1st | 1st | 1st | — | 1st | 1st | 1st | 3rd | 1st | 1st | 1st | 10 |
| Non-CONCACAF Invitees | ||||||||||||
| Brazil
|
— | — | — | — | 2nd | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
 China
|
— | — | — | — | 3rd | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
 New Zealand
|
— | 2nd | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
CONCACAF W Gold Cup
[edit]| CONCACAF W Gold Cup record | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 2024 (12) |
Years | ||||||||||
| Canada
|
SF | 1 | ||||||||||
| Costa Rica
|
QF | 1 | ||||||||||
| Dominican Republic
|
GS | 1 | ||||||||||
| El Salvador
|
GS | 1 | ||||||||||
| Mexico
|
SF | 1 | ||||||||||
| Panama
|
GS | 1 | ||||||||||
| Puerto Rico
|
GS | 1 | ||||||||||
| United States
|
1st | 1 | ||||||||||
| Non-CONCACAF Invitees | ||||||||||||
 Argentina
|
QF | 1 | ||||||||||
| Brazil
|
2nd | 1 | ||||||||||
| Colombia
|
QF | 1 | ||||||||||
 Paraguay
|
QF | 1 | ||||||||||
FIFA U-20 World Cup
[edit]| FIFA U-20 World Cup record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1977 (16) |
1979 (16) |
1981 (16) |
1983 (16) |
1985 (16) |
1987 (16) |
1989 (16) |
1991 (16) |
1993 (16) |
1995 (16) |
1997 (24) |
1999 (24) |
2001 (24) |
2003 (24) |
2005 (24) |
2007 (24) |
2009 (24) |
2011 (24) |
2013 (24) |
2015 (24) |
2017 (24) |
2019 (24) |
2023 (24) |
2025 (24) |
Years |
| Canada
|
• | R1 | • | • | R1 | R1 | • | • | • | • | R2 | • | R1 | QF | R1 | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 8 |
| Costa Rica
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | R1 | R1 | R2 | R2 | • | • | R1 | 4th | R2 | • | • | R2 | • | • | • | 9 |
| Cuba
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | R1 | 2 |
| Dominican Republic
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | 1 |
| El Salvador
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | 1 |
| Guatemala
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R2 | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | 2 |
| Honduras
|
R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | R1 | • | • | R1 | • | R1 | • | • | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | • | 9 |
| Jamaica
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 1 |
| Mexico
|
2nd | R1 | R1 | R1 | QF | • | × | QF | QF | • | R2 | QF | • | R1 | • | QF | • | 3rd | R2 | R1 | QF | R1 | • | QF | 17 |
| Panama
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | R1 | R1 | • | R1 | • | R1 | • | R2 | • | R1 | 7 |
| Trinidad and Tobago
|
• | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 2 | ||
| United States
|
• | • | R1 | R1 | • | R1 | 4th | • | QF | • | R2 | R2 | R2 | QF | R2 | QF | R1 | • | R1 | QF | QF | QF | QF | QF | 18 |
| Total (12 teams) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 77 |
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 2002 (12) |
2004 (12) |
2006 (16) |
2008 (16) |
2010 (16) |
2012 (16) |
2014 (16) |
2016 (16) |
2018 (16) |
2022 (16) |
2024 (24) |
2026 (24) |
Years |
| Canada
|
2nd | QF | R1 | R1 | • | R1 | QF | R1 | • | R1 | R2 | Q | 10 |
| Costa Rica
|
• | • | • | • | R1 | • | R1 | • | • | R1 | R1 | Q | 5 |
| Haiti
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | 1 |
| Mexico
|
R1 | • | R1 | R1 | QF | QF | R1 | QF | R1 | QF | R2 | Q | 11 |
| United States
|
1st | 3rd | 4th | 1st | QF | 1st | QF | 4th | R1 | R1 | 3rd | Q | 12 |
| Total (5 teams) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 39 |
FIFA U-17 World Cup
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1985 (16) |
1987 (16) |
1989 (16) |
1991 (16) |
1993 (16) |
1995 (16) |
1997 (16) |
1999 (16) |
2001 (16) |
2003 (16) |
2005 (16) |
2007 (24) |
2009 (24) |
2011 (24) |
2013 (24) |
2015 (24) |
2017 (24) |
2019 (24)[e] |
2023 (24) |
2025 (48) |
Years |
| Canada
|
• | R1 | R1 | • | R1 | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | R1 | • | • | R1 | R1 | Q | 9 |
| Costa Rica
|
R1 | • | • | • | • | R1 | R1 | • | QF | QF | QF | R2 | R1 | • | • | QF | R1 | • | • | Q | 11 |
| Cuba
|
• | • | R1 | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 2 |
| El Salvador
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | Q | 1 |
| Haiti
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | Q | 3 |
| Honduras
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | R1 | • | QF | R1 | R2 | • | • | Q | 6 |
| Jamaica
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | 2 |
| Mexico
|
R1 | R1 | • | R1 | R1 | • | R1 | QF | • | QF | 1st | • | R2 | 1st | 2nd | 4th | R2 | 2nd | R2 | Q | 16 |
| Panama
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R2 | R1 | • | • | • | R1 | Q | 4 |
| Trinidad and Tobago
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 2 |
| United States
|
R1 | R1 | R1 | QF | QF | R1 | R1 | 4th | R1 | QF | QF | R2 | R2 | R2 | • | R1 | QF | R1 | R2 | Q | 19 |
| Total (11 teams) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 75 |
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 2008 (16) |
2010 (16) |
2012 (16) |
2014 (16) |
2016 (16) |
2018 (16) |
2022 (16) |
2024 (16) |
2025 (24) |
Years | ||||||||||
| Canada
|
QF | R1 | QF | QF | R1 | 4th | R1 | • | Q | 8 | ||||||||||
| Costa Rica
|
R1 | • | • | R1 | • | • | • | • | Q | 3 | ||||||||||
| Dominican Republic
|
× | × | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | • | 1 | ||||||||||
| Mexico
|
• | R1 | R1 | QF | QF | 2nd | R1 | R1 | Q | 8 | ||||||||||
| Trinidad and Tobago
|
• | R1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 1 | ||||||||||
| United States
|
2nd | • | R1 | • | R1 | R1 | QF | 3rd | Q | 7 | ||||||||||
| Total (6 teams) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 28 | ||||||||||
FIFA Futsal World Cup
[edit]| FIFA Futsal World Cup record | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1989 (16) |
1992 (16) |
1996 (16) |
2000 (16) |
2004 (16) |
2008 (20) |
2012 (24) |
2016 (24) |
2021 (24) |
2024 (24) |
Years |
| Canada |
R1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Costa Rica |
R1 | R1 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | 6 | ||||
| Cuba |
R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | 6 | ||||
| Guatemala |
R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 | 6 | ||||
| Mexico |
R1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Panama |
R2 | R1 | R1 | R1 | 4 | ||||||
| United States |
3rd | 2nd | R1 | R2 | R1 | R1 | 6 | ||||
| Total (7 teams) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 30 |
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1995 (8) |
1996 (8) |
1997 (8) |
1998 (10) |
1999 (12) |
2000 (12) |
2001 (12) |
2002 (8) |
2003 (8) |
2004 (12) |
2005 (12) |
2006 (16) |
2007 (16) |
2008 (16) |
2009 (16) |
2011 (16) |
2013 (16) |
2015 (16) |
2017 (16) |
2019 (16) |
2021 (16) |
2024 (16) |
2025 (16) |
Years |
| Bahamas
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 11th |
• | • | • | • | 1 |
| Canada
|
• | R1 7th |
• | • | QF 7th |
• | • | • | • | • | • | QF 7th |
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 3 |
| Costa Rica
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 15th |
• | • | R1 16th |
• | • | • | • | • | 2 |
| El Salvador
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 14th |
R1 14th |
4th | QF 6th |
• | • | • | R1 15th |
• | R1 | 6 |
| Guatemala
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 | 1 |
| Mexico
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | 2nd | R1 11th |
• | QF 8th |
• | R1 15th |
R1 13th |
R1 15th |
• | R1 16th |
• | 7 |
| Panama
|
• | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | R1 14th |
• | • | • | • | 1 |
| United States
|
2nd | 4th | 3rd | R1 7th |
QF 6th |
QF 7th |
QF 5th |
• | R1 8th |
R1 10th |
R1 10th |
R1 13th |
R1 13th |
• | • | • | R1 10th |
• | • | R1 14th |
R1 16th |
R1 14th |
• | 15 |
| Total (8 teams) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 |
Former tournaments
[edit]FIFA Confederations Cup
[edit]| FIFA Confederations Cup record | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | 1992 (4) |
1995 (6) |
1997 (8) |
1999 (8) |
2001 (8) |
2003 (8) |
2005 (8) |
2009 (8) |
2013 (8) |
2017 (8) |
Years |
| Canada
|
• | • | • | × | GS | • | • | • | • | • | 1 |
| Mexico
|
• | 3rd | GS | 1st | GS | • | 4th | • | GS | 4th | 7 |
| United States
|
3rd | • | • | 3rd | • | GS | • | 2nd | • | • | 4 |
| Total (3 teams) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
See also
[edit]CONCACAF
[edit]- CONCACAF Awards—In November 2013, CONCACAF announced that they would create annual awards for the best players, coaches, and referees.[68]
- List of CONCACAF competitions—current schedule for finals
- List of presidents of CONCACAF
Related links
[edit]- International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
- Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
- Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)
- Confederation of African Football (CAF)
- Confederation of South American Football (CONMEBOL)
- Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
- Timeline of association football
- List of association football sub-confederations
- Confederación Centroamericana y del Caribe de Fútbol
- North American Football Confederation
- Soccer in Canada
- Soccer in the United States
- Football in Mexico
Notes
[edit]- ^ Spanish: Confederación de Fútbol de Norte, Centroamérica y el Caribe [koɱfeðeɾaˈsjon de ˈfuðβol de ˈnoɾte ˌsentɾoaˈmeɾika j el kaˈɾiβe]; French: Confédération de football d'Amérique du Nord, d'Amérique centrale et des Caraïbes [kɔ̃fedeʁɑsjɔ̃ də futbol dameʁik dy nɔʁ dameʁik sɑ̃tʁal e de kaʁa.ib]. Dutch uses the English name.
- ^ Pachuca has won the CONMEBOL Sudamericana in 2006. However, it's not listed because it's not a CONCACAF tournament.
- ^ There was no third place match in 1930; The United States and Yugoslavia lost in the semi-finals. FIFA recognizes the United States as the third-placed team and Yugoslavia as the fourth-placed team using the overall records of the teams in the 1930 FIFA World Cup.
- ^ The United States had two teams at the 1904 Games, taking the silver and bronze medals.
- ^ Original hosts Peru were stripped of the right to host the 2019 event in February 2019.[67]
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External links
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to CONCACAF.
- Official website
(in English and Spanish) - CONCACAF Statutes
- Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, Soccerlens.com.
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The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) is one of six continental governing bodies recognized by FIFA, responsible for administering association football across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and associated territories.[1] Established on September 18, 1961, in Mexico City through the merger of the North American Football Confederation (NAFC) and the Confederation of Central American and Caribbean Football (CCCF), it unites 41 member associations spanning three subregions: North America (3 members), Central America (7 members), and the Caribbean (31 members).[2][3][4]
CONCACAF's primary functions include organizing interclub and international competitions, such as the biennial CONCACAF Gold Cup for senior men's national teams, the CONCACAF Nations League, and the CONCACAF Champions Cup, while also managing qualification processes for FIFA World Cups and other global events.[1] The confederation has overseen regional development amid varying levels of competitive success, with member nations like Mexico achieving consistent World Cup appearances and the United States co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, marking the first time three CONCACAF countries jointly host the tournament.[1] Its statutes emphasize unity and growth, though historical challenges in governance and resource disparities among members have influenced its trajectory.[3]
Key defining characteristics include the confederation's expansive geographic footprint, which encompasses diverse climates and economic conditions, fostering a mix of powerhouse programs in North America and emerging talents in the Caribbean and Central America.[4] CONCACAF's integration into FIFA's structure enables pathways for youth and women's football development, evidenced by events like the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup qualifiers.[5] Despite criticisms over past administrative issues, recent leadership has prioritized transparency and infrastructure investments to elevate the region's global standing.[3]
Philippe Moggio, appointed general secretary in June 2016, functions as the Council's chief executive officer, managing day-to-day administration, including financial operations and compliance with FIFA statutes.[31][26]
This table summarizes the top four CONCACAF men's teams per the October 15, 2025, FIFA rankings, highlighting Mexico's lead despite recent inconsistencies in major tournaments.[69] The rankings, calculated via an Elo-based system that adjusts points based on match results, opponent strength, and confederation factors, underscore CONCACAF's average points total around 1,617—below AFC (1,690) and CAF (1,646) means but indicative of steady improvement driven by increased professional leagues and youth development in core nations.[71][72]
In women's rankings, CONCACAF boasts greater global prominence, led by the United States, which has maintained elite status with multiple FIFA Women's World Cup titles and consistent top-5 finishes, though dethroned from the No. 1 spot by UEFA teams like Spain in recent years.[73] Canada ranks second regionally, often in the global top 10, while Costa Rica and Mexico trail but show progress; the U.S. has cumulatively held the top position longer than any other team historically.[74] Overall, CONCACAF's rankings reflect structural challenges like uneven infrastructure across 41 members but bolstered by host-nation advantages in events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.[75]
History
Formation and Early Years
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) emerged from the merger of two predecessor organizations: the North American Football Confederation (NAFC), established in 1946 with initial members Mexico and the United States (later including Canada), and the Confederation of Central American and Caribbean Football (CCCF), founded in 1938 to govern competitions among Central American nations and Caribbean islands such as Cuba and Haiti.[2][6] This consolidation addressed fragmented regional governance, enabling unified representation to FIFA and coordinated qualification pathways for major tournaments like the World Cup, where North and Central American teams had previously struggled for slots amid competition from stronger confederations.[1] The formal founding occurred on September 18, 1961, during a congress in Mexico City, uniting 11 initial member associations: Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and the United States.[2][7] The new entity adopted statutes emphasizing development, infrastructure, and competitive equity across diverse subregions, with headquarters initially based in Mexico to leverage proximity to key stakeholders.[8] Early leadership focused on administrative stability, though internal dynamics reflected power imbalances favoring larger nations like Mexico and the United States in decision-making.[2] In its formative period through the 1960s, CONCACAF prioritized launching flagship competitions to build legitimacy and participation. The inaugural CONCACAF Champions' Cup commenced in 1962, featuring club teams from member nations in a knockout format; the first match occurred on March 25, 1962, between Salvadoran side C.D. Águila and Guatemalan club Comunicaciones, with Mexico's Guadalajara claiming the title after defeating Comunicaciones 5–0 in the final on August 21, 1962.[9] Youth initiatives, including under-20 championships, began in the mid-1960s to foster talent amid limited professional structures outside North America, though participation remained uneven due to economic disparities and logistical challenges in the Caribbean and Central America.[2] These efforts marked initial steps toward regional integration, despite persistent hurdles like varying national federation capacities.[10]Expansion and Structural Changes
CONCACAF's membership expanded rapidly after its 1961 founding through the merger of the North American Football Confederation (NAFC) and the Confederation of Central American and Caribbean Football (CCCF), initially uniting associations from North America, Central America, and select Caribbean territories.[3] The early years saw the addition of Caribbean nations such as Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, reflecting growing interest in organized football amid post-colonial independence movements and FIFA's push for global inclusion. By the 1970s, this expansion accelerated, with new members from smaller islands and territories joining as national associations formed, increasing the confederation's footprint to better represent the diverse geography from Canada to Guyana.[11] The confederation's structure evolved to manage this growth, incorporating sub-regional bodies like the Caribbean Football Union (formed in 1978) to coordinate among the increasing number of Caribbean members, which now constitute the majority of the 41 full member associations.[2] Further additions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries included associations from French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname, bringing the total to 41 by the 2010s and enabling broader participation in qualification processes for FIFA tournaments.[4] Parallel structural changes focused on competition frameworks to integrate more teams and foster development. The biennial Gold Cup, launched in 1991 as a replacement for the CONCACAF Championship (1963–1989), expanded from an initial eight teams to 16 by the 2000s, incorporating guest nations and emphasizing regional unity.[12] Club competitions underwent multiple reforms, transitioning from the knockout-only Champions' Cup format to the group-stage-inclusive Champions League in 2008, before reverting to an expanded all-knockout Champions Cup in 2024 featuring 27 teams across five rounds to align with FIFA's Club World Cup pathways.[13] The introduction of the Nations League in 2018 further restructured national team scheduling, organizing 41 members into tiered leagues (A, B, C) for regular matches and promotion/relegation, addressing prior inconsistencies in competitive opportunities.[7]Post-Corruption Reforms and Recent Initiatives
Following the 2015 arrests of CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb and several executives on corruption charges tied to the broader FIFA scandal, the confederation implemented a comprehensive reform framework approved by its executive committee on July 6, 2015. This framework emphasized three pillars: corporate governance, fraud prevention and compliance, and transparency, including term limits of three four-year terms for the president and executive committee members, mandatory integrity checks for officials, and the appointment of independent external auditors to oversee finances and bidding processes.[14][15] These measures aimed to apply corporate best practices, such as enhanced internal controls and regular financial disclosures, to prevent recurrence of issues like those under prior leadership involving bribery in media and marketing rights.[16] In May 2016, Victor Montagliani of Canada was elected president, succeeding an interim administration and prioritizing governance overhaul under his "One CONCACAF" platform, which included strategic planning and strengthened leadership structures. Key statutory changes established the CONCACAF Council to replace the executive committee, enhancing decision-making representation while enforcing ethical standards and financial accountability. Montagliani's involvement in FIFA's 2016 Reform Committee further aligned CONCACAF's efforts with global standards, focusing on revenue distribution transparency to support member associations.[17][18] He was unanimously re-elected in February 2023 for a term extending through 2027, credited with stabilizing operations amid ongoing FIFA scrutiny.[19] Recent initiatives under Montagliani's tenure have shifted toward development and competition enhancement, including the "Football First" strategy launched post-reforms to boost participation and infrastructure. The Bigger Game Academy program, expanded in 2025, targets primary school grassroots development across member nations, providing equipment, coaching, and access to underserved youth, particularly girls.[20][21] Competition updates feature the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup in a knockout format with 27 clubs across five rounds, alongside preparations for the 2025 Gold Cup from June 14 to July 6, introducing a new mascot and promotional campaigns to elevate regional pride and viewership.[22][23] These efforts build on reform foundations to prepare for co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada, Mexico, and the United States, emphasizing integrity in bidding and event management.[24]Organizational Structure
Governance Framework
The governance of CONCACAF is defined by its statutes, adopted by the Extraordinary Congress on March 15, 2025, which establish the Congress as the supreme legislative body comprising delegates from its 41 member associations.[25] The Congress convenes in ordinary sessions every two years and extraordinary sessions as required, requiring a quorum of at least a majority of eligible member associations for proceedings.[25] Its powers include amending the statutes by a three-quarters majority vote, electing members of the CONCACAF Council, admitting or suspending associations, approving annual budgets and financial reports, and deciding on the confederation's dissolution.[25] The CONCACAF Council functions as the primary executive and strategic oversight body, limited to a maximum of 12 members elected for four-year terms, renewable up to three times, including the president, three regional vice-presidents (one each for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean), three members from associations, four FIFA Council representatives, and one female member.[25] [26] Council decisions require a simple majority, with higher thresholds such as three-quarters for expenditures exceeding USD 600,000 or two-thirds for member suspensions.[25] It implements Congress resolutions, approves internal regulations and competition calendars, appoints committee members, and handles operational matters not covered by statutes, including force majeure scenarios.[25] As of 2025, the Council is led by President Victor Montagliani, with vice-presidents Lyndon Cooper (Caribbean), Sergio Chuc (Central America), and Nick Bontis (North America); other members include Sonia Fulford (female representative) and regional delegates such as Maurice Victoire (Caribbean), Jorge Salomon (Central America), and Mikel Arriola (North America).[26] Standing committees, appointed by the Council for four-year terms, provide advisory and operational support in specialized domains, with compositions emphasizing independence where required (e.g., Audit and Compliance Committee consists solely of independent members).[25] [27] Key committees include the Associations Committee, which fosters cooperation with member associations; the Finance Committee, which reviews budgets and investments; the Governance Committee, comprising the president ex officio, a Council member, and two independents to monitor compliance and transparency; the Competitions Committee, which advises on event integrity and execution; and others such as Audit and Compliance, Compensation, Football Development, Medical, and Referees Committees, each defined by specific roles in regulations.[27] Independent judicial bodies— the Disciplinary Committee, Ethics Committee, and Appeals Committee—enforce codes derived from CONCACAF statutes and FIFA standards, with chairpersons and deputies requiring legal expertise and terms limited to four years (maximum three renewals).[25] [28] The Disciplinary Committee imposes sanctions for violations; the Ethics Committee addresses ethical breaches; and the Appeals Committee reviews prior decisions, ensuring separation from other organs to maintain impartiality.[28]Leadership and Council
The Concacaf Council serves as the confederation's principal decision-making body, responsible for setting strategic direction, approving budgets, and overseeing operations across its 41 member associations. Composed of representatives from the three sub-regions—North America, Central America, and the Caribbean—the Council ensures balanced regional input in governance. It comprises one president, three vice presidents (one per sub-region), three additional members (one per sub-region), and one designated female member, all elected by the Concacaf Congress for four-year terms.[26] Victor Montagliani, a Canadian football executive, has served as Concacaf president since his election on May 12, 2016, following the organization's post-corruption reforms. Re-elected in 2019 and unanimously for a third term on February 27, 2023, Montagliani previously led Canada Soccer from 2012 to 2017, where he oversaw hosting of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and development of the Canadian Premier League. In his role, he chairs key initiatives like the Concacaf Nations League launched in 2019 and the joint United States-Mexico-Canada bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, awarded in 2021; he also holds positions as a FIFA vice president and member of the FIFA Council.[29][30] The vice presidents and members of the current Council, as of 2025, represent diverse national federations and provide oversight on regional priorities such as competition formats and development programs:| Position | Name | Sub-Region/Association |
|---|---|---|
| President | Victor Montagliani | Canada |
| Vice President | Lyndon Cooper | Caribbean |
| Vice President | Sergio Chuc | Central America |
| Vice President | Nick Bontis | North America (Canada) |
| Female Member | Sonia Fulford | - |
| Member | Maurice Victoire | Caribbean |
| Member | Jorge Salomon | Central America (Honduras) |
| Member | Mikel Arriola | North America |
Corporate and Financial Operations
CONCACAF functions as a non-profit entity registered in Nassau, Bahamas, with its U.S. operations structured under a 501(c)(6) classification as a business league dedicated to advancing soccer in the region.[32] The confederation's headquarters, established in a new downtown Miami facility on November 15, 2018, are at 161 NW 6th Street, Suite 1100, Miami, Florida 33136.[34][35] Regional offices in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and Kingston, Jamaica, facilitate coordination with member associations across its geographic scope.[3] Financial governance falls under the purview of the Finance Committee, tasked with ensuring stability through oversight of budgets, investments, and resource allocation.[27] The CONCACAF Congress approves audited statements and budgets, including the 2023 financials and 2024 operating budget in May 2024, and the 2024 statements in June 2025.[36][37] For fiscal year 2023, ending December 31, CONCACAF recorded $254 million in revenue, predominantly from program services encompassing competition organization, broadcasting deals, and sponsorships (91.7%, or $233 million).[38] Expenses reached $200 million, generating $55 million in net income and elevating net assets to $108 million.[38] Contributions, including FIFA allocations via programs like FIFA Forward, formed 7.5% ($19 million), with investment income at 0.9%.[38][39] This marked a rebound from a $21 million net loss in 2022, following $132 million revenue in 2019, driven by enhanced commercial ties such as Scotiabank's multi-year sponsorship renewal in 2023.[38][40] The confederation budgeted $800 million for its 2023–2026 cycle to fund development initiatives and event expansions.[40]Membership
Current Member Associations
CONCACAF consists of 41 member associations, representing national football federations from sovereign states and dependent territories across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. These members participate in CONCACAF's competitions and governance, with representation allocated by subregional unions: three from North America, seven from Central America, and 31 from the Caribbean.[4][3]North America
The North American subregion includes:Central America
The Central American members, under the Unión Centroamericana de Fútbol (UNCAF), are:Caribbean
The Caribbean subregion, governed by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), encompasses the remaining 31 associations, many of which are small island nations or overseas territories:- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Bonaire
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- French Guiana
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Montserrat
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sint Maarten
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands[4]
Aspiring and Potential Members
The Football Association of Greenland (KAK) initiated the formal process to apply for full membership in CONCACAF in May 2022, seeking to represent the autonomous territory in international football competitions within the North American, Central American, and Caribbean confederation.[41] This move was motivated by Greenland's geographic proximity to North America and limited opportunities for competitive play as a non-FIFA member outside UEFA's scope, where it lacks full recognition.[41] Greenland's application progressed to review by CONCACAF's membership committee, but on June 10, 2025, the confederation's 41 member associations voted unanimously to reject it during their annual general assembly.[42] [43] The rejection leaves Greenland without eligibility for CONCACAF-sanctioned events, such as Nations League qualifiers or Gold Cup pathways, perpetuating its status as an associate member of the Arctic Winter Games for regional sports exposure rather than FIFA-aligned competitions.[43] No other territories or associations have publicly advanced formal applications for CONCACAF membership as of October 2025, though discussions in European micro-nations like Jersey have surfaced informally without progressing to official bids.[44] Potential future interest may arise from non-FIFA entities in the broader North Atlantic or Caribbean periphery, but CONCACAF's statutes prioritize geographic alignment and administrative capacity, as evidenced by the Greenland decision.[43]Rejected Applications and Non-Members
The Greenlandic Football Association submitted an application for CONCACAF membership, which was unanimously rejected by the confederation's 41 member associations on June 9, 2025, during its 28th Extraordinary Congress held ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.[37][45] CONCACAF did not publicly disclose specific reasons for the rejection, though Greenland's location in the Arctic region of North America places it outside the confederation's traditional jurisdictional focus on North America proper, Central America, and the Caribbean.[46] The decision effectively bars Greenland's national team from participating in CONCACAF-sanctioned competitions, such as qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup or regional tournaments, prompting criticism from Greenland's football officials who described the outcome as a de facto ban on their international aspirations.[47] No other recent rejected applications from eligible territories or associations within CONCACAF's geographic scope have been documented. Historically, applications from non-sovereign entities, such as Bonaire, have transitioned from associate to full membership status, as occurred in June 2014, but such cases do not reflect rejections.[43] CONCACAF's 41 members encompass all sovereign nations in its core regions—Canada, the United States, Mexico in North America; the seven Central American countries; and 33 Caribbean and adjacent associations, including non-independent territories like Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and Puerto Rico—leaving no major eligible non-members within these boundaries.[4] Certain French overseas departments, such as Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana, hold full CONCACAF membership despite lacking FIFA affiliation, enabling their participation in regional events but not global FIFA tournaments.[48] Territories without established football associations, such as smaller uninhabited or sparsely populated islands, remain unaffiliated but are not actively pursuing membership. Greenland, post-rejection, stands as the primary example of a North American entity excluded from CONCACAF governance.[42]Competitions
Men's National Team Events
The CONCACAF Gold Cup serves as the premier biennial tournament for senior men's national teams within the confederation, first contested in 1991 as a successor to earlier regional championships like the North American Championship and CCCF Tournament. It typically involves 16 teams divided into groups, followed by knockout stages, with host nation slots and occasional guest teams from other confederations such as Saudi Arabia in 2023. Mexico holds the record with 10 titles, the United States has secured 7, and Canada claimed its sole victory in 2000; the competition determines continental supremacy and offers qualification pathways to events like the FIFA Confederations Cup in past cycles.[49] The CONCACAF Nations League, launched in September 2019, structures senior men's teams into four divisions (Leagues A through D) based on FIFA rankings and prior performance, featuring group stages with promotion and relegation to foster competitive balance and replace low-stakes friendlies. League A concludes with a finals tournament among the top four teams, crowning a champion; the United States won the inaugural 2019–20 edition and the 2022–23 finals, while the 2023–24 cycle saw Mexico triumph in the final against the United States on March 24, 2024. The 2024–25 edition, spanning September to November 2024 groups and March 2025 finals, integrates with Gold Cup qualification, emphasizing regular regional rivalries amid CONCACAF's 41 member associations.[50][51] CONCACAF oversees qualification for the FIFA World Cup, administering multi-stage processes tailored to the confederation's size and varying team strengths, with the 2026 cycle expanded to secure 6 direct slots plus potential inter-confederation playoffs due to the tournament's growth to 48 teams. The format includes a first round for the six lowest-ranked teams in single-leg ties (September–October 2023, though adjusted for 2026), a second round with 30 teams in 15 two-legged ties (November 2023–June 2024), and a final third round league phase among the top 12 survivors playing 10 matches each from September 2025 onward, prioritizing direct confrontations over preliminary rounds to enhance parity. This system has historically favored powerhouses like Mexico and the United States, who have qualified for every World Cup since 1990, while enabling breakthroughs for teams like Costa Rica and Panama.[52][53]Women's National Team Events
The CONCACAF W Championship serves as the confederation's flagship senior women's national team competition, functioning as the qualification pathway for the FIFA Women's World Cup since its inception in 1991. The tournament consists of preliminary qualifiers involving most member associations, followed by a final stage featuring the top teams in a group and knockout format. The United States has historically dominated, securing seven titles in the nine editions completed by 2018, while Canada claimed the remaining two.[54] The 2022 edition, hosted across Mexico and the United States, culminated in a 1-0 victory for the United States over Canada in the final on July 18, 2022, qualifying both finalists directly for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup alongside Jamaica and Haiti via expanded slots.[55] The next iteration, scheduled for 2026, will allocate four direct berths to the 2027 Women's World Cup, with the finalists additionally qualifying for the 2028 Olympics and two more teams advancing to intercontinental playoffs; preliminary 2025–26 qualifiers involving 29 associations began with group draws on August 20, 2025, and matches set for November 2025 through April 2026.[56] Complementing the W Championship, the CONCACAF W Gold Cup was introduced in 2024 as a biennial invitational tournament to elevate regional play, featuring eight qualified CONCACAF teams plus guests like Brazil and Argentina in a group stage and knockouts. The inaugural event, held from February 17 to March 10, 2024, across the United States and Mexico, saw the United States triumph 1–0 over Brazil in the final at Snapdragon Stadium, with Lindsey Horan scoring the decisive goal.[57] The competition's second edition is planned for summer 2029, maintaining a focus on high-level matches outside World Cup cycles.[58] Separate from these, CONCACAF conducts the Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament to determine continental representatives for the Summer Olympics, typically involving top teams from prior championships in a condensed format. The United States captured the 2020 edition—delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic—with a 3–0 semifinal win over Canada on February 9, 2020, securing direct qualification.[59] For the 2024 Olympics, qualification integrated elements of the 2022 W Championship, where the top three teams advanced to a playoff; Canada defeated Jamaica 4–0 on aggregate in September 2023 to join the United States.[55] This process underscores CONCACAF's emphasis on competitive depth, though dominance by the United States and Canada has persisted across events.Club Competitions
The CONCACAF Champions Cup serves as the premier annual club football competition for men's teams across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, featuring 27 clubs qualified via domestic league and cup performances from the prior season.[60] The tournament employs a five-round knockout format, with home-and-away ties in the first four rounds (Round of 16 through semifinals) and a single-leg final, contested from February to June; the champion secures qualification to the FIFA Club World Cup.[60] Originally launched in 1962 as the CONCACAF Champions' Cup with a round-robin structure among zonal winners, it evolved into a knockout event by the 1980s and was rebranded as the Champions League from 2008 to 2023 before adopting the current name in 2024 to emphasize its elite status.[9][61] Qualification slots are allocated by nation based on CONCACAF rankings, with powerhouses like Mexico and the United States receiving up to four entries each (e.g., league champions, runners-up, and cup winners), while smaller associations contribute one or two teams via regional paths.[62] Sub-regional tournaments feed into the Champions Cup: the CONCACAF Central American Cup, launched in 2021, involves 20 Central American clubs in a group stage followed by knockouts, crowning a zonal champion that advances to the Champions Cup quarterfinals.[63] Similarly, the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup, reintroduced in 2024 after a hiatus, features Caribbean league winners in a preliminary round and group phase, with top performers progressing to the Champions Cup Round of 16.[64] Prior to 2024, the CONCACAF League operated as a secondary men's club tournament from 2019 to 2023, qualifying additional teams to the Champions Cup via a similar knockout setup, but it was discontinued to streamline pathways and expand the premier event's field.[60] For women's clubs, the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, introduced in 2021 as the W Champions League and rebranded in 2024, determines the regional champion eligible for the FIFA Women's Club World Cup; the 2025/26 edition includes semifinals among qualifiers like Club América Femenil, with a format mirroring the men's knockout structure.[65] These competitions prioritize merit-based entry from national leagues, though dominance by Mexican clubs—winners in 10 of the last 15 Champions Cup finals—reflects disparities in professionalization and investment across the confederation.[61]Defunct and Sub-Regional Tournaments
The CONCACAF Championship, held biennially from 1963 to 1989, served as the confederation's premier men's national team competition prior to the Gold Cup's inception and functioned as both a continental title decider and a partial World Cup qualifier. Mexico secured seven victories, Costa Rica three, and Honduras two during its run, with the tournament expanding participation over time to include more Caribbean and Central American nations alongside North American powers.[7][66] Pre-CONCACAF predecessor bodies organized earlier defunct tournaments that laid groundwork for regional governance. The North American Football Confederation (NAFC) hosted championships in 1947 and 1949, exclusively featuring Mexico, the United States, and Canada, with Mexico claiming both titles via aggregate scorelines of 5–0 and 6–2 respectively. The CCCF Championship, run by the Confederation Centroamericana y del Caribe de Fútbol from 1941 to 1961, involved Central American and select Caribbean teams, culminating in Costa Rica's 1961 win as the final edition before CONCACAF's formation from the merger of NAFC and CCCF in 1961.[2][67] Sub-regional tournaments address geographic and competitive disparities within CONCACAF's expanse. For clubs, the Central American Cup and Caribbean Cup act as qualifiers to the continental Champions Cup, pitting teams from their respective zones in knockout formats to identify regional qualifiers; the Central American Cup debuted in 2021, while the Caribbean Cup evolved from earlier CFU club events. Defunct sub-regional national team events include the CFU Championship (1978–1988), a Caribbean precursor to the broader Caribbean Cup won by Suriname (1978, 1985), Trinidad and Tobago (1979, 1981), and Haiti (1983, 1988).[2][68]Performance Metrics
FIFA and Global Rankings
CONCACAF member associations' national teams generally occupy mid-tier positions in the FIFA World Rankings, reflecting the confederation's competitive depth compared to UEFA and CONMEBOL but ahead of OFC. As of the October 2025 update, no CONCACAF men's team ranks in the global top 10, with Mexico holding the region's highest position at 14th worldwide (1,682 points), followed closely by the United States at 16th (1,673 points).[69][70] Canada ranks 28th (1,554 points), and Panama 31st, illustrating a concentration of strength among North American sides while most Central American and Caribbean teams fall below 100th.[69]| Global Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Mexico | 1,682 |
| 16 | United States | 1,673 |
| 28 | Canada | 1,554 |
| 31 | Panama | N/A |
CONCACAF-Specific Rankings
CONCACAF maintains distinct ranking indices for member associations and clubs, separate from FIFA's global system, to facilitate regional seeding, qualification, and performance evaluation in confederation tournaments. The men's senior national team index, introduced in March 2018, calculates points based on match outcomes, opponent strength, and match importance, with official competitions weighted more heavily than friendlies.[76][77] These rankings influence draw pots for events like the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League, prioritizing intra-confederation results to reflect competitive hierarchy within North, Central America, and the Caribbean.[78] As of October 2025, Mexico leads the men's national team rankings with 2,024 points, followed by Canada at 1,824 points, Panama at 1,779 points, and the United States.[78] This positioning underscores Mexico's historical dominance in regional qualifiers and tournaments, though Canada and Panama have advanced through strong performances in the 2023–24 Nations League and 2025 Gold Cup cycles.[78] Parallel indices exist for women's senior teams, under-17, under-20, and beach soccer categories, applying similar criteria tailored to those competitions.[79] For clubs, CONCACAF's ranking system, launched in May 2023, adopts an Elo-based methodology that adjusts team scores after each match in a zero-sum manner, incorporating results from international cups (e.g., CONCACAF Champions Cup), domestic leagues, and association cups over a rolling five-year window starting from 2017.[80] Liga MX clubs from Mexico dominate the index, reflecting superior depth in professional infrastructure and consistent continental success, with teams like Club América frequently topping the list.[81] League rankings aggregate club performances to rank domestic competitions, where Liga MX leads, followed by Major League Soccer and Costa Rican Primera División.[82] These metrics highlight disparities in resource allocation and development across the confederation, with North American leagues outpacing Caribbean and Central American counterparts.[83]Historical Performance Trends
CONCACAF national teams have shown a gradual increase in FIFA World Cup qualifications since the 1990s, coinciding with expanded allocation slots from one or two to three direct berths plus playoffs, alongside infrastructure investments in leading nations like Mexico and the United States. Early appearances were limited: the United States finished third in 1930, Mexico reached the quarterfinals as 1986 hosts, and Costa Rica advanced to the round of 16 in 1990. By contrast, from 1998 onward, at least three teams typically qualified, with peaks such as four in 2002 (Mexico, United States, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago via playoff) and 2022 (Mexico, United States, Canada, Costa Rica).[84][85] Despite improved qualification rates, tournament performances remain modest compared to UEFA and CONMEBOL, with no semifinal appearance since the United States' 1930 run and frequent group-stage exits. Notable exceptions include the 2014 edition, where Costa Rica reached the quarterfinals, defeating Italy and Uruguay before a penalty shootout loss to the Netherlands, while Mexico and the United States advanced to the round of 16. In 2022, all four qualifiers exited the group stage, underscoring persistent challenges against stronger confederations, including defensive vulnerabilities and limited goal-scoring efficiency—CONCACAF teams averaged fewer than one goal per match in that tournament. Mexico's 17 participations lead the region, but its deepest runs (quarterfinals in 1970 and 1986) highlight stagnation in knockout progression.[84][86] In regional competitions like the CONCACAF Gold Cup, performance trends reflect dominance by Mexico (10 titles since 1991) and the United States (7 titles), with 17 of 18 finals featuring one of these two since 2002, indicating a power imbalance that hampers broader development. This disparity persists despite youth investments and professional leagues such as Major League Soccer (founded 1996) and Liga MX, which have produced more Europe-based players (e.g., United States' Christian Pulisic at AC Milan). Overall, CONCACAF ranks fourth in confederation strength by average FIFA rankings (around 1,617 points as of recent assessments), trailing UEFA, CONMEBOL, and often AFC or CAF in depth, due to socioeconomic gaps limiting talent pipelines in smaller Caribbean and Central American nations.[87][72]International Records
FIFA World Cup Participation
CONCACAF nations first participated in the FIFA World Cup at the inaugural 1930 edition in Uruguay, where Mexico, the United States, and Cuba represented the confederation; the United States achieved the region's best result to date by reaching the semi-finals before losing 6–1 to Argentina.[84] Mexico has since qualified 17 times through 2022, making it the confederation's most consistent entrant, with notable advancements to the quarter-finals in 1970 (as hosts) and 1986 (also as hosts).[88] The United States has appeared 11 times, including a famous 1–0 upset victory over England in 1950 and another quarter-final run in 2002.[89][84] Qualification slots for CONCACAF have expanded over time, starting with 1–2 spots in early tournaments (1930–1966), increasing to 2 direct slots from 1970 to 1994, and reaching 3 direct slots plus an inter-confederation playoff spot since 1998.[90] For the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by CONCACAF nations Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the confederation receives 6 direct qualification spots, reflecting its hosting role and FIFA's slot allocation adjustments.[90] Other highlights include Cuba's quarter-final appearance in 1938, Costa Rica's quarter-final in 2014 after advancing from a group with Uruguay, Italy, and England, and Mexico's 3–1 group-stage win over Czechoslovakia in 1962.[84] No CONCACAF team has advanced beyond the quarter-finals since the United States' 1930 semi-final run, with regional squads often exiting in the group stage or round of 16 due to challenging draws against UEFA and CONMEBOL powerhouses.[84]| Nation | Appearances (through 2022) | Best Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 17 | Quarter-finals (1970, 1986) |
| United States | 11 | Semi-finals (1930) |
| Costa Rica | 5 | Quarter-finals (2014) |
| El Salvador | 3 | Group stage (1970, 1974, 1982) |
| Honduras | 2 | Group stage (2010, 2014) |
| Canada | 2 | Group stage (1986, 2022) |
| Cuba | 2 | Quarter-finals (1938) |
| Jamaica | 1 | Group stage (1998) |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | Group stage (2006) |
Other Senior International Tournaments
The FIFA Confederations Cup, contested quadrennially from 1992 to 2017 as a competitive dress rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup, provided CONCACAF national teams with their principal outlet for senior-level international competition beyond continental championships and World Cup qualification. The tournament invited the reigning champions from each confederation, the previous World Cup winners, and the host nation, with CONCACAF's participant determined by Gold Cup success or, in one instance, a dedicated playoff. Mexico and the United States were the confederation's most frequent entrants, leveraging their Gold Cup triumphs to qualify multiple times.[91] Mexico secured the tournament's sole CONCACAF victory in 1999, hosting the event and defeating Brazil 4–3 in the final at Estadio Azteca on August 4, with Cuauhtémoc Blanco scoring the decisive goal in the 93rd minute after a 2–2 halftime draw escalated into extra-time drama featuring rapid-fire strikes. This marked Mexico's first FIFA-sanctioned senior international title, achieved through a group stage featuring wins over Saudi Arabia (1–0) and Bolivia (1–0), a semi-final penalty shootout triumph over Egypt, and the final upset against a Brazil side including stars like Rivaldo and Ronaldinho. Mexico returned in 1997 (third place), 2001, 2005, 2009, and 2017, though later editions yielded group-stage exits, including a 2017 campaign where they lost to Portugal and Russia before beating New Zealand. Qualification for the 2017 edition came via the 2015 CONCACAF Cup, a one-off playoff against the United States, which Mexico won 3–2 after extra time on October 10, 2015, at the Rose Bowl, with Paul Aguilar's 118th-minute volley clinching the spot amid 93,723 spectators.[92][93] The United States achieved its best result as runners-up in 2009, hosting the tournament and staging a remarkable semifinal upset by defeating world-number-one Spain 2–0 on June 24, with goals from Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey exposing defensive lapses from the European champions. This propelled the U.S. to the final against Brazil, where they led 2–0 early via Dempsey and Landon Donovan before conceding three second-half goals in a 2–3 loss on June 28. Prior U.S. appearances in 1992, 1999, and 2003 ended in group-stage eliminations, with the 2009 silver marking their highest FIFA senior tournament finish outside World Cup play. No other CONCACAF nation advanced beyond group stages in the competition's history, underscoring the dominance of Mexico and the U.S. within the confederation for global exposure. The tournament's discontinuation after 2017, replaced by expanded World Cup formats, ended this avenue for senior inter-confederation clashes.[94][95]Youth and Olympic Achievements
CONCACAF nations have achieved notable success in youth international tournaments, particularly through Mexico's dominance in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, where the country secured titles in 2005 and 2011, marking the only wins by a confederation member at that competition.[96] Mexico also reached the semifinals in 2013 and 2019, underscoring sustained competitiveness at the age group. In contrast, no CONCACAF team has won the FIFA U-20 World Cup, with Mexico's fourth-place finish in the 1977 edition representing the region's best historical performance.[97] The United States has advanced to the quarterfinals in multiple U-20 tournaments, including 2003 and 2007, but has not progressed further. For the U.S. at U-17 level, the best result is fourth place in 1999. In Olympic men's soccer, restricted to under-23 players plus three overage selections, Mexico claimed gold at the 2012 London Games with a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the final, highlighted by goals from Oribe Peralta in the first and 75th minutes.[98] This remains the confederation's sole men's Olympic gold, though Mexico reached the quarterfinals in 2020 Tokyo. Other CONCACAF men's teams, such as Honduras (semifinals in 2016 Rio) and the United States (quarterfinals in multiple editions), have shown progress but no additional medals. CONCACAF women's teams have excelled at the Olympics, with the United States winning gold in 1996, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2024, alongside silver in 2000 and bronze in 2016 and 2020.[99] Canada secured its first Olympic gold in women's soccer at the 2020 Tokyo Games (held in 2021), defeating Sweden 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.[100] These achievements reflect strong developmental pipelines in North American nations, contributing to the confederation's three Olympic medals across genders in the 2020 Games alone.[101]Controversies
Corruption Scandals
CONCACAF has been embroiled in multiple corruption scandals, primarily involving its leadership in bribery, fraud, and money laundering schemes tied to FIFA's broader governance issues. In May 2011, then-president Jack Warner faced accusations of orchestrating bribery attempts within the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to secure votes for Mohamed bin Hammam in the FIFA presidential election; envelopes containing cash were allegedly distributed to CFU delegates during a meeting in Trinidad and Tobago.[102] Warner resigned from his CONCACAF and FIFA roles on June 20, 2011, amid these allegations, which also included unauthorized transfers of $1.2 million from FIFA accounts to his personal entities under the pretext of legal defense funds for the election dispute.[103] A subsequent CONCACAF investigative committee report in April 2013 determined that Warner had committed fraud against the confederation, including misappropriation of funds from events like the 2007 Gold Cup.[104] The scandals escalated with the 2015 FIFA corruption probe, where U.S. authorities indicted Warner and seven other FIFA officials on May 27, 2015, for racketeering, wire fraud, and bribery spanning over two decades; Warner was accused of accepting at least $10 million in bribes, including $5 million linked to South Africa's 2010 World Cup bid and additional payments for influencing media and marketing rights.[102] His successor, Jeffrey Webb, then-CONCACAF president, was among those arrested that day in Zurich, Switzerland, on charges of racketeering conspiracy and money laundering related to bribes for commercial contracts and tournament hosting rights. Webb pleaded guilty in November 2015 to these offenses, admitting to soliciting millions in kickbacks, and received a life ban from FIFA in September 2016 along with a $1 million fine.[105] [106] Further revelations included CONCACAF's 2017 civil lawsuit against Warner and former general secretary Chuck Blazer, alleging they negotiated bribes and kickbacks on broadcasting rights for Gold Cup and other tournaments, defrauding the confederation of millions.[107] Blazer, who cooperated with U.S. investigators after his own guilty plea in 2013 to racketeering and tax evasion, provided evidence of systemic graft, including Warner's diversion of funds.[108] These events prompted governance reforms under new leadership, including the ouster of implicated executives and restitution efforts, with the U.S. Department of Justice distributing over $92 million to FIFA victims by June 2022 from forfeited assets.[109] Despite convictions and bans—Warner faces ongoing extradition battles but denies wrongdoing—the scandals underscored entrenched patronage networks in CONCACAF, where small-nation associations were leveraged for personal gain, eroding trust in regional football administration.[110]Governance and Leadership Failures
Jack Warner's 21-year presidency of CONCACAF from 1990 to 2011 represented a significant governance failure through unchecked power consolidation and resistance to modernization, resulting in stagnant administrative practices and limited investment in regional football development. Warner admitted that prolonged incumbency fosters tendencies toward self-perpetuation over innovation, contributing to the confederation's lag in competitive infrastructure compared to other FIFA confederations.[111][112] The post-Warner transition exposed further leadership instability, with interim presidents and Jeffrey Webb's election in 2012 failing to instill robust ethical safeguards; Webb's arrest in May 2015 during the FIFA corruption investigations revealed persistent vetting weaknesses and inadequate internal controls, as executive roles continued to attract individuals later convicted of financial misconduct. This era's turmoil prompted a 2015 reform framework introducing term limits for presidents and executive members, independent oversight committees, and enhanced transparency measures, yet implementation highlighted the confederation's prior neglect of such basics.[14][113] Under Victor Montagliani's presidency since May 2016, governance has faced ongoing scrutiny for disproportionate executive compensation relative to grassroots outcomes, including Montagliani's $2 million-plus salary in 2017—surpassing FIFA's president's—amid criticisms of inefficient resource distribution and slow cultural shifts from prior malfeasance. Additional lapses include inadequate protections for visiting teams in high-risk matches, as voiced by coach Jesse Marsch in June 2025 regarding security failures in Mexico, and controversial commercial deals linked to affiliated bodies like Canada Soccer, which have drawn parliamentary questions over transparency. While reforms have stabilized operations, these issues underscore enduring challenges in aligning leadership with accountability and regional priorities.[114][115][116]Developmental and Competitive Criticisms
CONCACAF has faced persistent criticism for insufficient competitive depth, with international performance dominated by a narrow group of nations—primarily Mexico, the United States, and Canada—while the majority of its 41 member associations struggle to produce consistent results against stronger global opponents. In the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking as of late 2025, only three CONCACAF teams rank in the global top 20, with Mexico at approximately 15th, the United States around 11th, and Canada in the low 30s, whereas over half of CONCACAF's members fall below 100th, highlighting a steep drop-off in quality.[71] This imbalance is evident in tournaments like the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where outcomes often hinge on the participation of top teams, leading to calls for format overhauls to better incentivize broader competitiveness.[117] Developmental shortcomings exacerbate these issues, particularly in Central American and Caribbean nations, where economic constraints, inadequate infrastructure, and limited domestic leagues impede talent pipelines. Studies of youth systems in smaller CONCACAF countries reveal heavy reliance on grassroots development due to financial barriers, yet logistical challenges and underfunded coaching programs result in suboptimal skill acquisition compared to wealthier confederations.[118] Poverty and corruption in regions like Central America contribute to poor sports facilities and league structures, with many countries lacking professional academies or consistent training environments, forcing promising players to seek opportunities abroad without robust replacement systems at home.[119] For instance, leagues in nations such as Haiti remain tactically and physically inferior to those in other CONCACAF countries, underscoring the need for overseas experience that smaller federations cannot easily facilitate.[120] Competitively, the confederation's structure fosters lopsided matches and potential complacency among elite teams, as evidenced by longitudinal analyses showing low competitive balance in club and national competitions from 2002 to 2018, correlated with stagnant FIFA rankings for most members.[121] Critics, including former players and analysts, argue that events like the CONCACAF Nations League suffer from this lack of parity relative to UEFA equivalents, with weaker opposition failing to prepare top teams for high-stakes global fixtures and perpetuating perceptions of CONCACAF as the second-weakest confederation after OFC.[122][123] Poor pitch conditions and inconsistent refereeing outside North American hubs further hinder skill expression and fair play, reinforcing cycles of underperformance.[124]Recognitions
Hall of Fame and Legacy Teams
CONCACAF established a Hall of Fame to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to football development, administration, and performance within the confederation's member associations.[125] Inductions occurred irregularly, often during confederation congresses, honoring players, officials, and administrators from across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.[126] The program highlighted regional pioneers amid varying levels of organizational stability, though post-2015 activity appears limited following governance reforms.[127] Notable inductees include Arturo Yamasaki of Mexico in 2007, recognized for his administrative roles in promoting the sport; Rudy Gittens of Canada and Patrick John of Dominica, also from the 2007 class, for leadership in federation building.[128] In 2009, Anthony James (Jamaica), Julio Rocha (Nicaragua), and Clive Toye (United States) were honored for playing and executive impacts.[129] The 2013 class featured Ariel Alvarado (Panama), Jesus Martinez (Mexico), Lincoln Sutherland (Jamaica), and Joseph Ursulet (Martinique), representing diverse subregions.[130] For 2015, Rafael Callejas, Andres Constansia, and Aaron Padilla were inducted, emphasizing sustained confederation service.[126] Canadian Jim Fleming received recognition for his presidency of the national association and regional advocacy.[131] CONCACAF does not maintain an official designation of "legacy teams," but historical dominance in confederation competitions defines enduring club legacies. Mexican clubs predominate, with Club América and Cruz Azul each securing seven CONCACAF Champions Cup titles, establishing benchmarks for sustained excellence since the tournament's inception in 1962.[62] CF Pachuca follows with six victories, contributing to Mexico's 47 total club triumphs, which underscore resource advantages and competitive depth over Central American and Caribbean counterparts.[9] Non-Mexican standouts include Alajuelense (Costa Rica) and Olimpia (Honduras), each with three titles, exemplifying resilience in earlier eras when regional parity was higher before Mexican professionalization elevated standards.[132] These teams' repeated successes fostered tactical innovations and youth pipelines, influencing CONCACAF's evolution toward professional leagues and international qualification pathways.[13]Awards and Honors
The CONCACAF Awards program recognizes outstanding individual performances by players, with categories including Men's Player of the Year, Women's Player of the Year, and Goal of the Year, drawn from confederation tournaments such as the Gold Cup, Nations League, and Champions Cup.[133] Nominees are selected using performance metrics and expert evaluations, with winners determined by combined votes from national team coaches and captains (40 points), select media members (30 points), and fans (30 points).[134] In the 2023/24 cycle, Panamanian midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla earned the Men's Player of the Year honor for his pivotal role in Panama's run to the 2023 Gold Cup semifinals and 2024 Copa América quarterfinals, alongside contributions at Houston Dynamo FC in Major League Soccer.[135] Haitian midfielder Melchie Dumornay claimed the Women's Player of the Year award as the first from her nation to do so, highlighted by her scoring and playmaking at Olympique Lyonnais in UEFA Women's Champions League and Ligue 1 Féminine.[136] Prior recipients include Canadian winger Alphonso Davies, who won the men's award consecutively in earlier cycles for Bayern Munich and Canada national team exploits, and American forward Alex Morgan, who secured the women's title multiple times, including three straight seasons as of 2020, based on U.S. national team and NWSL achievements.[137] For the 2024/25 awards, announced on September 15, 2025, men's nominees featured players like Malik Tillman of the United States, while women's included Haiti's Dumornay alongside U.S. defender Emily Fox and Jamaican striker Khadija Shaw.[134][138] Tournament-specific honors, such as the Gold Cup's Golden Ball for best player, complement the annual awards; Mexico's Edson Álvarez received it in 2025 for captaining the tournament-winning side and scoring in the final.[139] Goal of the Year nominees, voted publicly, often highlight memorable strikes from club and international play, with 2024/25 candidates including efforts from the 2025 Gold Cup and Champions Cup.[140]References
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