Concacaf Final 12 Nations Prepare Miami 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Concacaf is advancing its 2026 World Cup qualification process with the final draw for the third round of qualifiers held in Miami, creating three groups of four teams to compete in home-and-away matches starting in the fall of 2025. Twelve teams, including El Salvador who secured their spot with a draw against Suriname, will vie for three direct World Cup berths and two additional spots via inter-confederation playoffs, joining pre-qualified hosts Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Concurrently, Concacaf announced the 2025 Caribbean Cup group stage schedule, featuring 10 clubs divided into two groups with matches from August to December, where top teams will advance to knockout rounds and three will qualify for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. In U.S. soccer news, Miami University and Western Carolina University revealed their 2025 women's soccer schedules, highlighting competitive regular-season matches and conference play. Separately, the U.S. Men's National Field Hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming Pan American Cup in Uruguay, a critical qualifier for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, blending experienced players and new talent to pursue their first-ever World Cup qualification.