Ah, so you were born in 1967 thenamenina wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 17:44Sorry but I was not born yet when your country won their only World Cup.
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!Perhaps!Jackson Harrison wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 17:48Ah, so you were born in 1967 then!
Sorry we have to stop this off-topic discussion, otherwise we will be warned again!
Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying set to start
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... -to-start/
MIAMI, Florida – This Friday marks the start of 2024 Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying, set to take place from February 23 – March 2 among 27 teams across five different venues in Central America and the Caribbean.
The teams have been divided into three groups of five and three groups of four, with the winner of each group advancing to the 2024 Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship to be held later this summer.
Draw reveals groups for 2024 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers
Group A will take place at the Estadio Nacional in Managua, Nicaragua, and features Cuba, Nicaragua, Belize, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla.
Cuba headline the group and are the only team from the group to have qualified previously for a FIFA Under-20 Men’s World Cup, doing so in 2013.
Cuba have also faced all their Group A opponents in either prior CMU20 or CMU20Q competition and have won every match. Cuba’s best finish in a CMU20 was Second Place in 1970 and 1974.
Meanwhile, group hosts Nicaragua finished in the Round of 16 in the 2022 CMU20 in Honduras and will look to make a statement in front of their home fans. Belize, BVI and Anguilla will all be on the hunt for strong performances.
Group B is an intriguing group with El Salvador, Antigua and Barbuda, Suriname, Guyana and Turks and Caicos Islands, with the action set to take place at the ABFA Technical Centre in Piggots, Antigua and Barbuda.
El Salvador reached their only Under-20 Men’s World Cup at Turkey 2013 and will be hoping to take the first step toward a second World Cup, but host nation Antigua and Barbuda will have the crowd’s backing and is sure to make for an exciting atmosphere.
The meeting between Guyana and Suriname is full of promise as well. The two sides have met in either CMU20 or CMU20Q play six previous times, with Suriname holding a 4W-1D-1L edge.
The games will also give a new generation of Turks and Caicos Islands players a great opportunity for experience.
Guatemala head up Group C, which will be at the Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores in Guatemala City. Guatemala will be joined by Curacao, Aruba, Saint Martin and Barbados.
Guatemala have two Under-20 Men’s World Cup appearances to their name, doing so at Colombia 2011 and then again last summer at Argentina 2023. The Chapines reached the semifinals of the CMU20 and begin the journey to try to reach another World Cup.
Curacao and Aruba have met eight times at the U20 level, with Aruba holding a 4W-2D-2L edge in the series. Saint Martin and Barbados will be hoping to qualify for the Championship for the first time since USA 2018.
Canada will be the team to watch in Group D, along with Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica, with all matches to be played at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Canada participated in eight Under-20 Men’s World Cups and will be searching for their first appearance since 2007. Canada are also two-time champions of the CMU20 in 1986 and 1996.
Trinidad and Tobago have been to two Under-20 Men’s World Cups, in 1991 and 2009, and were CMU20 runners-up in 1990. Vincy Heat and Dominica each last reached the CMU20 at USA 2018.
Both Group E and Group F will take place at the SKNFA Technical Center in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Haiti, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Cayman Islands make up Group E. Haiti, Puerto Rico and Saint Kitts and Nevis all reached the CMU20 at Honduras 2022, while Cayman Islands’ previous participation was at USA 2018. Each of the four nations will be pursuing a first-ever Under-20 Men’s World Cup qualification.
Rounding out the tournament is Group F with Jamaica, Bermuda, Grenada and Martinique.
Jamaica are on the hunt for their first Under-20 Men’s World Cup since Argentina 2001 and were CMU20 quarterfinalists at Honduras 2022.
Bermuda, Grenada and Martinique all last appeared in a CMU20 at USA 2018, with each side finishing in the group stage.
Regulations: https://stconcacafwp001.blob.core.windo ... ns-eng.pdf
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Regulations: https://www.oceaniafootball.com/cms/wp- ... ns-ENG.pdf
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Strange that Concacaf has an under 20 championship in 2024, so some of the players will be ineligible for the 2025 U20WC.
I also dislike that the 6 highest ranked teams automatically qualify for the final competition.
I also dislike that the 6 highest ranked teams automatically qualify for the final competition.
CONCACAF calls it the 2024 "Under-20" Championship, but it is actually for Under-19 players in the calendar year 2024, since all players have to be age-eligible for the 2025 U-20 World Cup that this tournament is qualifying for, according to Article 9.1.3 of the regulations: https://stconcacafwp001.blob.core.windo ... ns-eng.pdf
Thanks for the clarification!
Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying
Results on 23 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... ualifying/
Results on 23 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... ualifying/
Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying
Results on 24 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... victories/
Results on 24 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... victories/
Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying
Results on 25 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... -unbeaten/
Results on 25 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... -unbeaten/
Guanajuato, Mexico, announced as host for the 2024 Concacaf Men's U-20 Championship
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... mpionship/
In July 2024, the cities of Irapuato and Celaya will welcome the best young players from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Twelve men's U-20 national teams will compete for the regional title and four available spots at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Official draw is scheduled for April 2024.
Miami, FL – Concacaf has announced that the cities of Irapuato and Celaya, in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico, will host the 2024 Concacaf Men's U-20 Championship. The World Cup qualifying competition will take place from July 19 to August 4 and will feature the participation of the twelve best Concacaf U-20 men's national teams.
"The Concacaf Men's U-20 Championship is a very important competition for the continued development of the best young players in our region. It provides them with a platform to compete with the best in Concacaf, and to qualify to play on the global stage at a FIFA U20 World Cup," said Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio. "We are very excited to work hand in hand with the Mexican Football Federation, the Government of Guanajuato, and all local stakeholders, to offer the participating national teams and fans an unforgettable tournament," added Moggio.
"I reiterate my pride that Celaya and Irapuato are hosting a sporting event of this level. I am sure that the fans of these cities will know how to welcome international visitors and that, above all, they will enjoy this great event, showing that the Mexican fans are the best in the world," said the President of the Mexican Football Federation, Ivar Sisniega.
The 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship will begin with a group stage of 12 teams, including the six highest-ranked teams according to the Concacaf U-20 Rankings, and six that will qualify through a qualifying phase. The six best-ranked teams are: the United States (1), Honduras (2), Mexico (3), Panama (4), Costa Rica (5), and the Dominican Republic (6).
At the conclusion of the group stage, where each team will play three games, the top two finishers in each group and the two best third places will advance to the quarterfinals.
The knockout stage will include eight teams, starting with the quarterfinals, followed by the semifinals and final, where the new regional champion will be crowned. In addition, the four semifinalists of the tournament will guarantee their participation in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
The competition's 25 matches will be divided into two venues, Estadio Sergio León Chávez in Irapuato and Estadio Miguel Alemán Valdés in Celaya.
The official draw, where the 12 participating teams will be divided into three groups of four, will take place in April 2024, at the Confederation headquarters in Miami, FL.
For more information on the qualifying phase, which is being played from February 23 to March 2, between 27 teams, click here.
Tournament details
Dates: July 19 to August 4, 2024
Venues and stadiums (2): Estadio Sergio León Chávez, Irapuato, Mexico, and Estadio Miguel Alemán Valdés, Celaya, Mexico.
Countries participating in the group stage (12 and in ranking order): United States (1), Honduras (2), Mexico (3), Panama (4), Costa Rica (5), Dominican Republic (6) and the six winners of the qualifying phase.
Number of teams that will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: 4 (semifinalists)
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... mpionship/
In July 2024, the cities of Irapuato and Celaya will welcome the best young players from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Twelve men's U-20 national teams will compete for the regional title and four available spots at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Official draw is scheduled for April 2024.
Miami, FL – Concacaf has announced that the cities of Irapuato and Celaya, in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico, will host the 2024 Concacaf Men's U-20 Championship. The World Cup qualifying competition will take place from July 19 to August 4 and will feature the participation of the twelve best Concacaf U-20 men's national teams.
"The Concacaf Men's U-20 Championship is a very important competition for the continued development of the best young players in our region. It provides them with a platform to compete with the best in Concacaf, and to qualify to play on the global stage at a FIFA U20 World Cup," said Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio. "We are very excited to work hand in hand with the Mexican Football Federation, the Government of Guanajuato, and all local stakeholders, to offer the participating national teams and fans an unforgettable tournament," added Moggio.
"I reiterate my pride that Celaya and Irapuato are hosting a sporting event of this level. I am sure that the fans of these cities will know how to welcome international visitors and that, above all, they will enjoy this great event, showing that the Mexican fans are the best in the world," said the President of the Mexican Football Federation, Ivar Sisniega.
The 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship will begin with a group stage of 12 teams, including the six highest-ranked teams according to the Concacaf U-20 Rankings, and six that will qualify through a qualifying phase. The six best-ranked teams are: the United States (1), Honduras (2), Mexico (3), Panama (4), Costa Rica (5), and the Dominican Republic (6).
At the conclusion of the group stage, where each team will play three games, the top two finishers in each group and the two best third places will advance to the quarterfinals.
The knockout stage will include eight teams, starting with the quarterfinals, followed by the semifinals and final, where the new regional champion will be crowned. In addition, the four semifinalists of the tournament will guarantee their participation in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
The competition's 25 matches will be divided into two venues, Estadio Sergio León Chávez in Irapuato and Estadio Miguel Alemán Valdés in Celaya.
The official draw, where the 12 participating teams will be divided into three groups of four, will take place in April 2024, at the Confederation headquarters in Miami, FL.
For more information on the qualifying phase, which is being played from February 23 to March 2, between 27 teams, click here.
Tournament details
Dates: July 19 to August 4, 2024
Venues and stadiums (2): Estadio Sergio León Chávez, Irapuato, Mexico, and Estadio Miguel Alemán Valdés, Celaya, Mexico.
Countries participating in the group stage (12 and in ranking order): United States (1), Honduras (2), Mexico (3), Panama (4), Costa Rica (5), Dominican Republic (6) and the six winners of the qualifying phase.
Number of teams that will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: 4 (semifinalists)
Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying
Results on 26 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... n-group-f/
Results on 26 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... n-group-f/
Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying
Results on 27 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... p-tickets/
Canada and Haiti won Groups D and E respectively and qualified for the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship final tournament.
Results on 27 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... p-tickets/
Canada and Haiti won Groups D and E respectively and qualified for the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship final tournament.
Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying
Results on 28 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... ship-spot/
Jamaica won Group F and qualified for the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship final tournament.
Results on 28 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... ship-spot/
Jamaica won Group F and qualified for the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship final tournament.
Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifying
Results on 29 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... mpionship/
Results on 29 February
https://www.concacaf.com/under-20s-men/ ... mpionship/