CONCACAF, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, is one of the six continental governing bodies for soccer under FIFA. It comprises 41 member associations representing nations and territories primarily from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. For geopolitical reasons, its membership also includes three nations from South America's Guianas region: Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
The confederation is notable for its role in developing and governing soccer across its vast region. Its primary functions include organizing major international competitions for national teams and clubs, most notably the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Crucially, CONCACAF is responsible for managing the qualifying tournaments for the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women's World Cup for its member nations, serving as a gateway to the world's most prestigious soccer tournaments.
CONCACAF has been prominently featured in recent sports news due to the ongoing qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Numerous headlines are covering the matches, results, and team performances within the CONCACAF qualification groups. The qualification process has also generated news related to team management, such as the departure of a national team coach following a specific match result. These events highlight the confederation's central role in the global soccer landscape as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
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