1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
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Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup
qualification
rounds for the North, Central American and Caribbean zone (CONCACAF
). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
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A total of 23 CONCACAF teams entered the competition. The North, Central American and Caribbean zone was allocated 2.25 places (out of 24) in the final tournament. The United States
, as hosts, qualified automatically, leaving 1.25 spot open for competition between 22 teams.
There would be three rounds of play. and received byes and advanced to the Second Round directly. The remaining 20 teams were divided into 2 zones, based on geographical considerations, as follows:
In the Second Round, the 8 teams were divided into 2 groups of 4 teams each. They played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners and runners-up would advance to the Final Round.
In the Final Round, the 4 teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would qualify. The runner-up would advance to the CONCACAF / OFC Intercontinental Play-off.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines advanced to the Second Preliminary Round, 3–2 on aggregate score.
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Jamaica advanced to the First Round, 3–1 on aggregate score.
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Antigua and Barbuda advanced to the First Round, 4–1 on aggregate score.
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Suriname advanced to the First Round, 3–2 on aggregate score.
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Trinidad and Tobago advanced to the First Round, 5–1 on aggregate score.
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Cuba withdrew, so Saint Vincent and the Grenadines advanced to the First Round automatically.
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Jamaica advanced to the Second Round, 3–2 on aggregate score.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines advanced to the Second Round, 2–1 on aggregate score.
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El Salvador advanced to the Second Round, 10–1 on aggregate score.
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Costa Rica advanced to the Second Round, 5–2 on aggregate score.
Mexico and Honduras advanced to the Final Round.
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El Salvador and Canada advanced to the Final Round.
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Mexico qualified. Canada advanced to the CONCACAF – OFC play-off
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1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
The FIFA World Cup qualification is the process that a national association football team goes through to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Finals. The FIFA World Cup is a global event, so qualification is required to reduce the large field of participants from about 200 to 32.Qualifying tournaments...
rounds for the North, Central American and Caribbean zone (CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
-Qualified teams:The following 24 teams qualified for the 1994 FIFA World Cup: - qualified automatically as hosts - qualified automatically as defending champions-Notes:...
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A total of 23 CONCACAF teams entered the competition. The North, Central American and Caribbean zone was allocated 2.25 places (out of 24) in the final tournament. The United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
, as hosts, qualified automatically, leaving 1.25 spot open for competition between 22 teams.
There would be three rounds of play. and received byes and advanced to the Second Round directly. The remaining 20 teams were divided into 2 zones, based on geographical considerations, as follows:
- Caribbean Zone: The 14 teams played in knockout matches on a home-and-away basis to determine 3 winners advancing to the Second Round.
- Central American Zone: The 6 teams were paired up to play knockout matches on a home-and-away basis. The winners would advance to the Second Round.
In the Second Round, the 8 teams were divided into 2 groups of 4 teams each. They played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners and runners-up would advance to the Final Round.
In the Final Round, the 4 teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would qualify. The runner-up would advance to the CONCACAF / OFC Intercontinental Play-off.
First Preliminary Round
Puerto Rico advanced to the Second Preliminary Round, 3–2 on aggregate score.----
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines advanced to the Second Preliminary Round, 3–2 on aggregate score.
Second Preliminary Round
The aggregate score was tied at 2–2, however, Bermuda advanced to the First Round on away goalsAway goals rule
The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal...
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Jamaica advanced to the First Round, 3–1 on aggregate score.
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Antigua and Barbuda advanced to the First Round, 4–1 on aggregate score.
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Suriname advanced to the First Round, 3–2 on aggregate score.
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Trinidad and Tobago advanced to the First Round, 5–1 on aggregate score.
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Cuba withdrew, so Saint Vincent and the Grenadines advanced to the First Round automatically.
First round
Bermuda advanced to the Second Round, 5–1 on aggregate score.----
Jamaica advanced to the Second Round, 3–2 on aggregate score.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines advanced to the Second Round, 2–1 on aggregate score.
First round
Honduras advanced to the Second Round, 2–0 on aggregate score.----
El Salvador advanced to the Second Round, 10–1 on aggregate score.
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Costa Rica advanced to the Second Round, 5–2 on aggregate score.
Group A
| Rank | Team | ||||||||
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| 1 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3 | ||
| 2 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | ||
| 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 29 | −29 |
Mexico and Honduras advanced to the Final Round.
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Group B
| Rank | Team | ||||||||
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| 1 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | ||
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | ||
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | −3 | |
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | −5 |
El Salvador and Canada advanced to the Final Round.
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Final round
| Rank | Team | ||||||||
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| 1 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | |
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 11 | −5 | |
| 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | −7 |
Mexico qualified. Canada advanced to the CONCACAF – OFC play-off
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF – OFC play-off)
The 1994 FIFA World Cup CONCACAF – OFC qualification play-off was a two-legged home-and-away tie between the winners of the Oceania qualifying tournament, Australia, and the second-placed team from the CONCACAF qualifying tournament, Canada. The games were played on July 31 and August 15 of 1993 in...
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See also
- 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification....
- 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the South American zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification....
- 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the African zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification....
- 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the Asian zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification....
- 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC)1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC)Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the Oceanian zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification....
External links
- 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) at FIFA.com