FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Team USA To Miss World Cup For First Time In 32 Years After Falling To Soca Warriors In Trinidad; Panama Qualifies For First-Ever World Cup; Honduras To Battle Socceroos In Intercontinental Playoff

Three were contested on Tuesday as the Hexagonal Round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup came to a conclusion.

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Romell Quioto scored the winning goal in the 60th minute as Honduras defeated visiting Mexico 3-2 and qualified for a two-match home-and-away playoff against Australia for a ticket to Russia.

At Panama City, Panama:

Gabriel Torres (52') and Roman Torres (88') each scored once as Panama came from behind to knock off Costa Rica 2-1 at home to qualify for their first-ever World Cup.

At Couva, Trinidad and Tobago:

Alvin Jones scored the game-winning goal in the 37th minute as Trinidad and Tobago knocked off the United States 2-1 at home as the Americans will miss the World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Final Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 10; GD: +9; PTS: 21)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 10; GD: +6; PTS: 16)
3. Panama (GP: 10; GD: -1; PTS; 13)
4. Honduras (GP: 10; GD: -6; PTS: 13)
5. United States (GP: 10; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
6. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 10; GD: -12; PTS: 6)

Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama qualified directly for the 2018 FIFA World Cup; Honduras will play Australia in a two-game intercontinental playoff for a FIFA World Cup berth, with Honduras hosting the first contest on November 6, and the return match to be played on November 14 in Sydney, Australia.

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Kendall Waston's Stoppage-Time Equalizer Punches Ticos' Ticket For Russia

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Kendall Waston's equalizer in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time on Saturday lifted Costa Rica to a 1-1 home draw with Honduras as the Ticos qualified for next year's FIFA World Cup in Russia.  Eddie Hernandez scored for the guests at 66 minutes.

Mexico clinched first place as a result of the Costa Rica-Honduras draw.

Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. x-Mexico (GP: 9; GD: +10; PTS: 21)
2. x-Costa Rica (GP: 9; GD: +7; PTS: 16)
3.    United States (GP: 9; PTS: +5; PTS: 12)
4.    Panama (GP: 9; GD: -2; PTS: 10)
5.    Honduras (GP; 9; GD: -7; PTS: 10)
6. z-Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 9; GD: -13; PTS: 3)

x-Qualified for 2018 FIFA World Cup

z-Eliminated

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Jozy Makes Things Rosy For Team USA ; El Tri Down Soca Warriors; Trinidad and Tobago Eliminated

CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup resumed on Friday with two games (Costa Rica's scheduled home match with Honduras was postponed until Saturday due to weather issues).

At Orlando, Florida:

Jozy Altidore scored twice (19', PK-43') as the United States climbed back up to third place in the Hexagonal Round standings after their 4-0 demolition of visiting Panama.



At San Luis Potosi, Mexico:

Hirving Lozano (78'), Javier Hernandez (88'), and Hector Herrera (90'+4) each scored once late in the second half as Mexico defeated visiting Trinidad and Tobago 3-1, eliminating the Soca Warriors from any shot at qualifying for Russia 2018.



Hexagonal Round standings:

1. x-Mexico (GP: 9; GD: +10; PTS: 21)
2.    Costa Rica (GP: 8; GD: +7; PTS: 15)
3.    United States (GP: 9; GD: +5; PTS: 12)
4.    Panama (GP: 9; GD: -2; PTS: 10)
5.    Honduras (GP: 8; PTS: -7; PTS: 9)
6. z-Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 9; GD: -13; PTS: 3)

x-Qualified for 2018 FIFA World Cup

z-Eliminated

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Team USA Gains Road Draw With Honduras; Ticos and El Tri Likewise In Costa Rica; Panama Dominates Soca Warriors

Three games were contested on Tuesday as CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup continued.

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Bobby Wood's equalizer in the 85th minute enabled the United States to gain a 1-1 road draw with Honduras.  Romell Quioto scored for the Catrachos in the in the 27th minute.
  At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Marco Urena's equalizer in the 83rd minute enabled Costa Rica to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Mexico.  Cristian Gamboa's own goal in the 43rd minute put El Tri on the scoreboard.

At Panama City, Panama:

Gabriel Torres (39'), Carlyle Mitchell (OG-58'), and Abdiel Arroyo (85') each scored once as Panama dominated visiting Trinidad and Tobago 3-0.

Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. x-Mexico (GP: 8; GD: +8; PTS: 18)
2.    Costa Rica (GP: 8; GD: +7; PTS: 15) 
3.    Panama (GP: 8; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
4.    United States (GP: 8; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
5.    Honduras (GP: 8; GD: -7; PTS: 9)
6.    Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 8; GD: -11; PTS: 3)

x-Qualified for 2018 FIFA World Cup

NOTE:  With the United States and Honduras level on points with nine, the Americans have the superior goal differential (+1, compared to the Catrachos' -7).     

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): El Tri Punch Ticket For Russia; Ticos Blank Team USA In Jersey; Honduras Holds Off Soca Warriors On The Road

The Hexagonal Round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's World Cup is set to resume on Friday with three games.

At Harrison, New Jersey:

Marco Urena scored both goals (30', 82') in Costa Rica's 2-0 road victory over the United States.

At Couva, Trinidad and Tobago:

Alexander Lopez (7') and Alberth Elis (17') each scored once as Honduras held off Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 on the road.

At Mexico City:

Hirving Lozano scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute as Mexico locked up a berth in next year's World Cup in Russia following their 1-0 home triumph over Panama.



Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. x-Mexico (GP: 7; GD: +8; PTS: 17)
2.    Costa Rica (GP: 7; GD: +7; PTS: 14)
3.    United States (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
4.    Honduras (GP: 7; GD: -7; PTS: 8)
5.    Panama (GP: 7; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
6.    Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 7; GD: -8; PTS: 3)

x-Qualified for 2018 FIFA World Cup

NOTE: With the United States and Honduras level on points with 8, the Americans have the superior goal differential (+2, compared to Honduras' -7).

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Ticos Hold Off Soca Warriors; Panama And Honduras Battle To Contentious 2-2 Draw

Two games were contested as the final round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup continued.

At Panama City:

Goals from Blas Perez (41') and Roman Torres (90') enabled Panama to salvage a 2-2 home draw with Honduras.  Romell Quioto (6') and Alberth Elis (66') delivered the goals from the visitors.

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Bryan Ruiz scored the winning goal in the 44th minute as Costa Rica defeated visiting Trinidad and Tobago 2-1.

Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 14)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
3. United States (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
4. Panama (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
5. Honduras (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 5)
6. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 3)

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Team USA Gains 1-1 Road Draw With El Tri

At Mexico City:

In the opening match of the second half of the Hexagonal Round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup, the United States gained a 1-1 Sunday road draw with Mexico.

Michael Bradley put the Americans on the scoreboard in the sixth minute while Carlos Vela equalized for El Tri in the 23rd minute.

FIFA World Cup Qulifying (CONCACAF): Home Wins For Team USA And El Tri; Ticos Held To Scoreless Draw At Home With Panama

The Hexagonal Round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's World Cup resumed on Thursday with three games as the final round of qualifying is reached the midway point.

At Commerce City, Colorado:

Christian Pulisic scored twice (52', 62') as the United States blanked visiting Trinidad and Tobago 2-0.  The victory placed the Americans in the third and final automatic World Cup qualifying berth.

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Ten-man Costa Rica and visiting Panama battled to a 0-0 stalemate.

At Mexico City:

Oswaldo Alanis (35'), Hirving Lozano (63'), and Raul Jimenez (66') each scored once as Mexico tightened their hold on the top spot in the Hexagonal standings following their 3-0 home domination of Honduras.

Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 5; GD: +7; PTS: 13)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
3. United States (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
4. Panama (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
5. Honduras (GP: 5; GD: -8; PTS: 4)
6. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 3)

The top three finishers would automatically qualify for next year's World Cup in Russia while the fourth-place finisher would take part in a two-game home-and-away playoff series against the fifth-place squad from Asia.

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Team USA, Ticos Gain Raod Draws At Panama and Honduras Respectively; El Tri Down Soca Warriors In Port Of Spain

Three games were on the Tuesday schedule as the hexagonal round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup continued.

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Kendall Waston's equalizer in the 68th minute lifted Costa Rica to a 1-1 road draw with Honduras.  Anthony Lozano scored for the hosts in the 35th minute.

At Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago:

Diego Reyes scored the only goal of the match in the 58th minute to carry Mexico to a 1-0 road win over Trinidad and Tobago.

At Panama City, Panama:

Gabriel Gomez delivered the equalizer in the 43rd minute as Panama salvaged a 1-1 road draw with the United States.  Clint Dempsey scored for the Americans in the 39th minute.


Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
3. Panama (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. United States (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
5. Honduras (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
6. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 3)

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Clint Dempsey Produces Hat Trick As Team USA Annihilates Honduras; El Tri, Soca Warriors Also Post Home Wins

The Hexagonal round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for next year's World Cup resumed with three games on Friday. 

At Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago:

Kevin Molino scored the only goal of the match in the 37th minute as Trinidad and Tobago defeated visiting Panama 1-0.

At Mexico City:

Javier Hernandez (7') and Nestor Araujo (45') each scored once as Mexico blanked visiting Costa Rica 2-0

At San Jose, California:

Clint Dempsey delivered a hat trick (32', 49', 54') as the United States buried visiting Honduras 6-0.

Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7) 
2. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Panama (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. United States (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
5. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
6. Honduras (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 3)

In The Aftermath Of Tuesday's Debacle

Is it time for Jurgen to go?

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Unmitigated Disaster For Team USA As Ticos Demolish Visiting Americans; El Tri Battle Panama To Scoreless Draw In Panama City; Honduras Top Soca Warriors

The Hexagonal round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Tuesday with three games.

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Romell Quioto (16'), Emilio Izaguirre (19'), and Eddie Hernandez (80') each scored a goal as Honduras downed visiting Trinidad and Tobago 3-1.

At Panama City, Panama:

Panama and visiting Mexico battled to a 0-0 stalemate.

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Joel Campbell scored twice (74', 77') as Costa Rica demolished the visiting United States 4-0.

Hexagonal Round Standings:

1. Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: +6; PTS: 6)
2. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Panama (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. Honduras (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
5. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
6. United States (GP: 2; GD: -5; PTS: 0)

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): El Tri Hex Team USA In Columbus; Ticos, Panama Grab Road Wins As Well

The final, or Hexagonal, round of CONCACAF regional qualifying for the 2018 World Cup opened on Friday with five games.

At Columbus, Ohio:

Rafael Marquez scored the winning goal in the 89th minute as Mexico knocked off the United States 2-1 on the road, handing the Americans their first home defeat in a home World Cup qualifying match since 2001.

At Port of Spain, Trinidad:

Christian Bolanos (65') and Ronald Mattarita (90'+2) each scored a goal as Costa Rica blanked Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 on the road.

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Fidel Escobar scored the only goal of Panama's 1-0 road win over Honduras in the 22nd minute.

Hexagonal Group Standings:

1. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Mexico (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Panama (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
4. United States (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
5. Honduras (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
6. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)

NOTE:  Mexico defeated the United States 2-1 on the road while Panama defeated Honduras 1-0, also on the road, both taking place on Friday.

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Team USA, Honduras Lock Up Last Available Hexagonal Berths

Six games were played on Tuesday as the fourth round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup concluded.

GROUP A:

At Mexico City:

A 0-0 road stalemate with Mexico enabled Honduras to clinch a berth in the final (Hexagonal) round.

At Vancouver, British Columbia:

Cyle Larin (11'), Nikolas Ledgerwood (53'), and David Edgar (90'+2) each scored a goal as Canada defeated visiting El Salvador 3-1.  Even with the win, though, the Canadians were once again eliminated from qualification contention prior to the Hexagonal Round (their most recent appearance came in 1997, where they still failed to qualify for France 1998; their only World Cup finals appearance came in 1986).

Final Group A Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 6; GD: +12; PTS: 16)
2. Honduras (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Canada (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 7)
4. El Salvador (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 2)

Mexico and Honduras advanced to the Hexagonal Round.



GROUP B:

At Kingston, Jamaica:

Kevin Lafrance (68') and Duckens Nazon (88') each scored once a Haiti blanked Jamaica 2-0 on the road in the qualification campaign finale for both squads.

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

In a battle of teams who had already clinched "Hex" berths, Christian Bolanos scored twice (19', 79') as Costa Rica downed visiting Panama 3-1.

Final Group B Standings:

1. Costa Rica (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 16)
2. Panama (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Haiti (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Jamaica (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS: 4)

Costa Rica and Panama advanced to the Hexagonal Round.



GROUP C:

At Jacksonville, Florida:

Jozy Altidore scored twice (59', 63') as the United States won Group C (and a Hexagonal Round berth) by demolishing visiting Trinidad and Tobago 4-0.  The Soca Warriors had already laid claim to a spot in the final qualifying round.

At Guatemala City:

Carlos Ruiz scored five----count 'em----five goals (20', 27', 33', 57', 59') as Guatemala undressed visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 9-3.  With the US victory over Trinidad and Tobago, however, the hosts will have to wait at least another four years for their World Cup finals debut.

Final Group C Standings:

1. United States (GP: 6; GD: +17; PTS: 13)
2. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
3. Guatemala (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 10)
4. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (GP: 6; GD: -28; PTS: 0)

The Unites States and Trinidad and Tobago advanced to the Hexagonal Round.

Action in the Hexagonal Round will commence on November 11.  Each team will play twice against each of the other five teams.  The top three finishers will automatically qualify for the 2018 World Cup, set to take place in Russia.  The fourth-place team will take on the fifth-place squad from Asia in a two-match home-and-away total-goals playoff series for the trip to Russia.

2018 World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Team USA Destroys SVG, Wind Up On Cusp Of Advanicng; Ticos, Panama, Soca Warriors Join El Tri In Hexagonal Round; Honduras On Cusp Of Advancing, Too; Canada All But Finished

The fourth round of CONCACAF regional qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup resumed on Friday with six games.

GROUP A:

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Mario Martinez (45'+2) and Romell Quioto (50') each scored a goal as Honduras all but clinched a berth in the Hexagonal Round with a 2-1 home victory over Canada, all but eliminating the guests from contention.

At San Salvador, El Salvador:

Angel Sepulveda scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 58th minute as Mexico, who already had clinched a berth in the final qualifying round, defeated El Salvador 3-1 on the road and eliminated the hosts.

Group A Standings:

1. y-Mexico (GP: 5; GD: +12; PTS: 15)
2.    Honduras (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
3.    Canada (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
4. z-El Salvador (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS: 2)

y-Won Group A and clinched berth in Hexagonal Round

z-Eliminated



GROUP B:

At Port-au-Prince, Haiti:

Randall Azofeifa scored the only goal of the match in the 71st minute as Costa Rica advanced to the Hexagonal Round with their 1-0 road victory over Haiti (who were eliminated).

At Panama City, Panama:

Gabriel Torres (28') and Abdiel Arroyo (90'+2) each scored twice as Panama blanked visiting Jamaica 2-0 and advanced to the Hexagonal Round, eliminating the Reggae Boyz in the process.

Group B Standings:

1. x-Costa Rica (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 13)
2. x-Panama (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. z-Jamaica (GP: 5; GD: -6; PTS: 4)
4. z-Haiti (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 1)

x-Clinch berth in Hexagonal Round

z-Eliminated



GROUP C:

At Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines:

Christian Pulisic scored twice (71', 90'+2) as the United States scored thrice in each half and dismembered St. Vincent and the Grenadines 6-0 to all but salt away a berth in the Hexagonal Round.

At Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago:

Joevin Jones scored twice (45'+1, 62') as Trinidad and Tobago clinched a berth in the Hexagonal Round with a 1-1 home draw with Guatemala.  Carlos Ruiz scored twice (36', 87') for the visitors, who are all but eliminated.

Group C Standings:

1. x-Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 5; GD: +8; PTS: 11)
2.    United States (GP: 5; GD: +13; PTS: 10)
3.    Guatemala (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
4. z-St. Vincent and the Grenadines (GP: 5; GD: -22; PTS: 0)

x-Clinched berth in Hexagonal Round

z-Eliminated

World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Team USA Shows Guatemala Who's Boss; El Tri Blank Canada, Advance To Hexagonal Round; Ticos Too Much For Reggae Boyz; Soca Warriors Eliminate SVG; Honduras and Panama Win Too

The fourth round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Tuesday with six games.

GROUP A:

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Oscar Boniek Garcia (52') and Romell Ouioto (90'+4) each scored a goal as Honduras blanked visiting El Salvador 2-0.

At Mexico City:

Andres Guardado (PK-17') and Jesus Corona (45'+3) delivered the goals as Mexico clinched a berth in the Hexagonal Round with two games to play following their 2-0 home blanking of Canada.

Group A Standings:

1. x-Mexico (GP: 4; GD: +10; PTS: 12)
2.    Honduras (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
3.    Canada (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
4.    El Salvador (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 2)

x-Clinched berth in Hexagonal Round



GROUP B:

At Panama City, Panama:

Felipe Baloy scored the only goal of the match in the 81st minute as Panama put visiting Haiti on the cusp of elimination 1-0.

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Ceslo Borges (7'), Bryan Ruiz (37'), and Johan Venegas (76') produced the goals as Costa Rica put themselves one point away from a Hexagonal-Round berth with a 3-0 home domination of Jamaica.

Group B Standings:

1. Costa Rica (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
2. Panama (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. Jamaica (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
4. Haiti (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 1)



GROUP C:

At Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago:

Trevin Caesar scored twice (86', 89') as Trinidad and Tobago eliminated Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with a 6-0 home annihilation.

At Columbus, Ohio:

Clint Dempsey (12'), Geoff Cameron (35'), Graham Zusi (46'), and Jozy Altidore (89') each scored once as the United States bounced back from Friday's road defeat with a 4-0 home demolition of Guatemala.

Group C Standings:

1.    Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 4; GD: +8; PTS: 10)
2.    United States (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 7)
3.    Guatemala (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
4. z-Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (GP: 4; GD: -16; PTS: 0)

z-Eliminated

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Team USA Blanked In Guatemala; El Tri Dominate Canada; Soca Warriors Gain Road Win; Ticos Gain Road Draw With Reggae Boyz

The fourth round of CONCACAF-regional qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup resumed with six games contested on Friday.

GROUP A:

At San Salvador, El Salvador:

Pablo Punyed (47') and Nelson Bonilla (88') each scored once as El Salvador battled back from two one-goal deficits to gain a 2-2 home draw with Honduras.  Alberth Elis (19') and Anthony Lozano (59') each scored a goal for the visitors.

At Vancouver, British Columbia:

Javier Chicharito Hernadez (32'), Hirving Lozano (40'), and Jesus Corona (72') each scored once as Mexico dominated Canada 3-0 on the road and placed themselves on the verge of advancing to the final qualifying (Hexagonal) round.

Group A Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 3; GD: +8; PTS: 9)
2. Canada (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
3. El Salvador (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 2)
4. Honduras (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)



GROUP B:

At Kingston, Jamaica:

Johnny Acosta's 67th-minute equalizer lifted Costa Rica to a 1-1 road draw with Jamaica.  Je-Vaughn Watson scored for the Reggae Boyz in the 16th minute.

At Port-au-Prince, Haiti:

Panama and hosts Haiti battled to a 0-0 stalemate.

Group B Standings:

1. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Panama (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. Haiti (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)



GROUP C:

At Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

Levi Garcia scored twice (71', 82') as Trinidad and Tobago defeated Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3-2 on the road.

At Guatemala City:

Rafael Morales (7') and Carlos Ruiz (15') each delivered a goal in the first quarter-hour as Guatemala blanked the United States 2-0 at home.

Group C Standing:

1. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Guatemala (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
3. United States (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
4. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (GP: 3; GD: -10; PTS: 0)

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Team USA and Soca Warriors Battle To Scoreless Stalemate In Trinidad; Ditto For El Salvador and Canada; El Tri, Reggae Boyz, Ticos, Guatemala Rack Up Victories

The fourth round of CONCACAF regional qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Tuesday with six games.

GROUP A:

At San Pedro Sula, Honduras:

Jesus Corona (67') and Jurgen Damm (72') each scored a second-half goal five minutes apart in Mexico's 2-0 road victory over Honduras.

At San Salvador, El Salvador:

El Salvador and visiting Canada battled to a 0-0 stalemate.

Group A Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
2. Canada (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. El Salvador (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
4. Honduras (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)



GROUP B:

At Port-au-Prince, Haiti:

Clayton Donaldson scored the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute as Jamaica knocked off Haiti 1-0 on the road.

At Panama City, Panama:

Bryan Ruiz (66') and Marco Urena (69') each scored a second-half goal three minutes apart as Costa Rica held off Panama 2-1 on the road.

Group B Standings:

1. Costa Rica (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Panama (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Jamaica (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Haiti (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)



GROUP C:

At Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

Stefano Cincotta got the scoring started in the eighth minute as Guatemala scored twice in each half as they demolished Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4-0 on the road.

At Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago:

The United States and hosts Trinidad and Tobago battled to a 0-0 deadlock.

Group C Standings:

1. United States (GP: 2; GD: +5; PTS: 4)
2. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Guatemala (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
4. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (GP: 2; GD: -9; PTS: 0)

FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF): Jozy Helps Make Things Rosy For Team USA; El Tri, Soca Warriors, Canada, Panama, Ticos Win Opening Games

The fourth round of CONCACAF regional qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup commenced on Friday with six games.

GROUP A:

At Mexico City:

Andres Guardado (7'), Hector Herrera (42'), and Carlos Vela (64') each scored a goal as Mexico dominated visiting El Salvador 3-0.

At Vancouver, British Columbia:

Cyle Larin scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute as Canada defeated visiting Honduras 1-0.

Group A Standings:

1. Mexico (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Canada (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Honduras (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. El Salvador (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)



GROUP B:

At San Jose, Costa Rica:

Cristian Gamboa scored the only goal of Costa Rica's 1-0 home win over Haiti.

At Kingston, Jamaica:

Alberto Quintero (43') and Armando Cooper (52') each scored a goal as Panama blanked Jamaica 2-0 on the road.

Group B Standings:

1. Panama (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Haiti (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Jamaica (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)



GROUP C:

At St. Louis:

Jozy Altidore scored twice (31', 74') as the United States snapped back after conceding an early goal and demolished visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1.

At Guatemala City:

Kenwyne Jones scored the winning goal as Trinidad and Tobago held off hosts Guatemala 2-1.

Group C Standings:

1. United States (GP: 1; GD: +5; PTS: 3)
2. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Guatemala (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (GP: 1; GD: -5; PTS: 0)