Highlights of CONCACAF This Week: Men’s World Cup Qualifying and WCC Action Take Center Stage
The final round of Men’s World Cup Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside the W Champions Cup, takes center stage in CONCACAF this week.
CONCACAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
The CONCACAF qualifiers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enter the crucial final round, concluding the October international match window. Key matches are set for Monday and Tuesday.
- Suriname vs. Panama: The top spot in Group A is at stake.
- El Salvador vs. Guatemala: A battle for crucial points between the third and fourth place teams.
- Curaçao vs. Trinidad and Tobago: Curaçao defends its lead in Group B against third-place Trinidad and Tobago.
- Jamaica vs. Bermuda: Jamaica aims to stay in contention, while Bermuda fights for its qualification hopes.
- Honduras vs. Haiti: Both teams, tied on five points, vie for Group C leadership on Monday.
- Costa Rica vs. Nicaragua: Both nations seek to improve their standing in the group.
The ultimate goal is to secure spots in the FIFA World Cup 2026, joining co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The three group winners earn direct berths, while the best two second-place teams advance to the FIFA Play-Off Tournament.
CONCACAF W Champions Cup 2025/26
This week marks the fifth matchweek of the 2025/26 Concacaf W Champions Cup, featuring ten teams competing in the Group Stage.
- LD Alajuelense vs. Chorrillo FC: A Tuesday face-off as both teams aim to conclude the edition victoriously.
- Orlando Pride vs. CF Pachuca: A Wednesday match to decide the club advancing to the Semifinals.
- Washington Spirit vs. CF Monterrey: Monterrey needs a win on Wednesday to overtake the hosts for a top-two finish in Group B.
- Vancouver Rise FC Academy vs. Alianza Women FC: Closing out the Group Stage on Thursday.
The champion earns a berth to the 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup and the 2028 FIFA Women’s Club World Cup.
For detailed scheduling and additional match information, please refer to official announcements.
