Gianni Infantino’s hope that a combative statement condemning “a concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine him would spark a period of reflection were dashed on Monday. UEFA, Concacaf and Asia’s AFC did not hold back in targeting Infantino and his style of leadership in an open letter. Despite all sides calling for unity, their idea of how that can be achieved diverges markedly.
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Embattled Infantino target of letter from three confederations
UEFA’s threat to boycott World Cups if the private investment plan went ahead — in theory depriving the competition of teams including reigning men’s champion Spain and 2026 semifinalists France and England — proved pivotal in Infantino withdrawing his plan.
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Concacaf calls for ‘comprehensive reckoning with’ Infantino’s FIFA leadership
“This recent unilateral and egregious act of poor governance and leadership follows a pattern of missteps and similar behavior,” CONCACAF said in a statement. It joined UEFA in criticizing FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s actions and expressing doubt over his suitability to continue in the role.
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USMNT calendar (2026-30)
Concacaf has announced the calendar for men’s national team competitions covering the 2026-30 cycle.
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Gang-wracked Haiti unites, goes wild over World Cup qualification
Fireworks and dancing erupted across Haiti in a rare reprieve from gang violence as people came together to celebrate their national team punching its ticket to the 2026 World Cup. Haiti, the poorest nation in the Americas, will be making its first appearance on international football’s biggest stage in more than 50 years — and […]
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Concacaf: Curaçao seals World Cup fairytale as Haiti and Panama qualify
Curacao became the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, completing a stunning CONCACAF campaign with a nerve-jangling 0–0 draw against Jamaica in Kingston.
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World Cup 2026: Curaçao takes lead, two other groups tied
Curaçao closed in on a 2026 World Cup berth Thursday, routing Bermuda 7–0 to take over first place in their CONCACAF qualifying group as Jamaica was held to a 1–1 draw by Trinidad and Tobago. Jamaica, seeking a second World Cup appearance after debuting in 1998, entered the night atop Group B in the final […]
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World Cup 2026 Qualifying: Haiti jumps into lead
Haiti swept past host Nicaragua 3-0 on Thursday to move to the top of Concacaf’s Group C in the final round of 2026 World Cup qualifying.
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Four U.S. players up for Concacaf Awards 2024-25
Emily Fox and Lindsey Heaps have been nominated for 2024-25 Concacaf Player of the Year. Malik Tillman is the lone U.S. candidate on the men’s side.
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World Cup 2026 qualifying: How things stand
Eighteen of the 48 teams have qualified. Twenty-four will be decided over the October and November windows. Six will be determined in playoffs held after the draw in the March 2026 window.