World of Concacaf Podcast

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“What’s sad is playing at home and getting booed, hearing them shout ‘Vasco out,’ or yelling ‘p*to’ at the goalkeeper. Maybe that’s why they always take us to the United States.”

- Raul Jiménez

Wow. Damming words from the Mexico 9.

The Jamaica Football Federation announces the grandstand at The Office is sold out for Tuesday's match v. Curacao.

That game will decide who tops Group B & secures qualification to the World Cup. Jamaica hoping for a big home-field advantage & asking fans to wear yellow.

MLS owners are expected to vote Thursday on changing to a fall-spring calendar that syncs up with many top European leagues, according to multiple sources briefed on the agenda.

More details from @tombogert.bsky.social and @paultenorio.bsky.social ⤵️

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YouTube video by JonArnoldFC Suriname: The shock 2026 World Cup hopeful overcoming tragedy & finding identity

Suriname's soccer history is, at times, surreal.

I went to Paramaribo to understand more about the shock 2026 World Cup hopeful & hear about how the current group thinks about the country's sporting past.

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🆕NEWSDESK: 4-NATION 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇯🇲🇨🇷 2031 WWC BID

Back from the dead for Halloween with the whole squad to talk WWC, WCQ and more!

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Spooky surprise on our Patreon rn 👻👻👻

With the new cycle, it feels like we are never not having U-17 events, but the 2026 U-17 Men's Qualifiers draw took place this morning & here are the results.

Few things more Concacaf than a halftime concert on the back of a pickup truck going around the track of a Caribbean stadium. 🎆🎆

CONCACAF IS BACK

We are recording this afternoon! Let us know any questions you'd like answered on the pod about the #USMNT or #USWNT!

Some notable tidbits in here.

"The operating deficit has been reduced from $4 million in 2024 to $2.4 million in the 2025 budget. We are on track to finish the year ahead of this budget..."

"The drone matter, while unfortunate, forced us to take a hard look at our practices and expectations..."

3️⃣ Introducing The Top Three: La Selecta's strong start + more How we'll look back on each matchday of World Cup qualification ... & a look ahead to Monday and Tuesday's big games.

The Top Three go through!

And for the next six matchdays, I'm going to be branding my wrap-up piece The Top Three! Fun!

🇸🇻 La Selecta fever takes San Salvador
🇳🇮🇨🇷 Monitoring things in Managua
⚽ Where the goals at?
📆 HUGE games today + tomorrow

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Me when I’m out here betting unders

Honduras gets a 0-0 draw with Haiti in Curacao, while Curacao gets a 0-0 draw with Trinidad & Tobago in Trinidad.

Key dropped points for the home teams in a tight Final Round of World Cup Qualifying

As “Jump” by Van Halen blasts through the speakers, Guatemala fans leave Estadio Cementos Progreso dejected as El Salvador snags three huge points on the road with a 1-0 victory #WCQ 🇸🇻

If you were watching the American football game, CBS Sports Network has the Guatemala-El Salvador match on right now

Panama escapes Suriname with a 0-0 draw to open the Final Round of #WCQ!

There’s nothing like World Cup Qualifying. We’ve got a barnburner going in Paramaribo! 🇵🇦🇸🇷 #WCQ

If you are not following Jon, you are missing the good stuff.

5️⃣👀 What to watch for in September's World Cup qualification matches From Suriname-Panama on Thursday to Haiti-Nicaragua on Tuesday, it's going to be a wild ride.

This is their shot. The final round of World Cup qualification beings tonight in the Concacaf region - and every team thinks this is their year.

From Suriname-Panama tonight to Haiti-Nicaragua on Tuesday, here's what to watch: getconcacafed.substack.com/p/what-to-wa...

Checking in on Concacaf World Cup qualifying We examine the start of the final phase World Cup qualifying in our region.

And finally, we get to the best confederation, #Concacaf (word to @podcacaf.bsky.social). The #USMNT, #ElTri, and #CANMNT are obviously in, but 3-5 teams can join them from Central America and the Caribbean. Here's how #WCQ looks as we Dare to Volar.

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Another entry for the 'great social graphic' contest from the U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation, which posted last night that it had equipment thieves they on camera but could avoid escalation by simply returning the items.

They now have this vehicle back.

Table of broadcast details for Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers on Paramount+ Games begin Thursday, Sept 4 at 5:30p ET (Suriname v Panama) CBS Sports’ Concacaf World Cup Qualifying September Schedule (All Times Eastern): Thursday, Sept. 4 5:30 PM Suriname vs. Panama Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network Thursday, Sept. 4 9:30 PM CBS Sports Golazo Matchday Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network Thursday, Sept. 4 10:00 PM Guatemala vs. El Salvador Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network Friday, Sept. 5 6:00 PM Bermuda vs. Jamaica Paramount+ Friday, Sept. 5 8:00 PM Haiti vs. Honduras Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network Friday, Sept. 5 8:00 PM Trinidad & Tobago vs. Curaçao Paramount+ Friday, Sept. 5 10:00 PM Nicaragua vs. Costa Rica Paramount+ Monday, Sept. 8 8:30 PM El Salvador vs. Suriname Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network Monday, Sept. 8 9:30 PM Panama vs. Guatemala Paramount+ & CBS Sports Network Tuesday, Sept. 9 8:00 PM Curaçao vs. Bermuda Paramount+ Tuesday, Sept. 9 8:00 PM Jamaica vs. Trinidad & Tobago Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network Tuesday, Sept. 9 10:00 PM Costa Rica vs. Haiti Paramount+ & CBS Sports Golazo Network Tuesday, Sept. 9 10:00 PM Honduras vs. Nicaragua Paramount+

Group A: Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Suriname

Group B: Jamaica, Curaçao, Trinidad and Tobago, Bermuda

Group C: Costa Rica, Honduras, Haiti, Nicaragua

INBOX: Paramount+ has secured the rights to Concacaf World Cup qualifying, with the decisive third round kicking off on Thursday.

Three groups of four. Group winners qualify for 2026, two top runners-up enter the inter-confederation playoff.

🇯🇲 As World Cup qualification beings, Jamaica facing the same questions Mason Greenwood, Leon Bailey & Andre Blake are among the absences. Can the Reggae Boyz win without them? PLUS: América rolls without fans, WCQs approach

Jamaica was supposed to be the finished product when World Cup qualification started. Instead, we're asking the same questions as always.

ALSO:
🏟️ América's stadium controversy + more from the Liga MX weekend
🇭🇹 A bright spot in Haiti
🇨🇷 Saprissa struggles

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Hey friends, we’re going to record a special POSTCARDS TO THE POD episode soon where we want your #Concacaf questions and topics to discuss!

Reply to this or email us at podcacaf at gmail dot com, we may feature it on the pod!

Puerto Rico has announced it will play a friendly against Argentina at Chicago's Soldier Field on October 13.

Hey friends, we’re going to record a special POSTCARDS TO THE POD episode soon where we want your #Concacaf questions and topics to discuss!

Reply to this or email us at podcacaf at gmail dot com, we may feature it on the pod!

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Here's the Road to Brazil 2027 for the majority of Concacaf nations.