The dream is alive
The dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is more alive than ever — and we’re bringing you nine crucial matches from the CONCACAF Qualifiers on the road to the tournament.
National teams from Central America and the Caribbean — including El Salvador, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua — are entering the decisive stage, competing for three direct spots and two additional playoff berths in the intercontinental playoffs.
Below is the full list of upcoming CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying matches, which you can follow LIVE, EXCLUSIVELY, and in SPANISH on Telemundo Deportes, TELEMUNDO DEPORTES AHORA, and Universo — available in the United States.
ENJOY THE CONCACAF WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS ON THE ROAD TO THE WORLD CUP WITH TELEMUNDO DEPORTES 🌍🔥
Several matches from the CONCACAF Qualifiers will be available through our new 24/7 sports streaming channel, Telemundo Deportes Ahora. You can watch the channel here: Telemundo Deportes Ahora, and it’s also available on Peacock and nbcnewsnow.com.
Nicaragua vs. Haiti — Universo | Thursday, Oct. 9 – 7:55 PM ET / 4:55 PM PT
Honduras vs. Costa Rica — Universo | Thursday, Oct. 9 – 9:55 PM ET / 6:55 PM PT
Suriname vs. Guatemala — Universo | Friday, Oct. 10 – 4:55 PM ET / 1:55 PM PT
Nicaragua vs. Costa Rica — Universo | Friday, Sept. 5 – 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Bermuda vs. Trinidad & Tobago — Telemundo Deportes YouTube & Facebook | Friday, Oct. 10 – 5:50 PM ET / 2:50 PM PT
Curaçao vs. Jamaica — Telemundo Deportes Ahora | Friday, Oct. 10 – 6:50 PM ET / 3:50 PM PT
El Salvador vs. Panama — Telemundo Deportes Ahora | Friday, Oct. 10 – 8:50 PM ET / 5:50 PM PT
Honduras vs. Haiti — Universo | Monday, Oct. 13 – 7:55 PM ET / 4:55 PM PT
Costa Rica vs. Nicaragua — Universo | Monday, Oct. 13 – 9:55 PM ET / 6:55 PM PT
Curaçao vs. Trinidad & Tobago — Telemundo Deportes Ahora | Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 6:50 PM ET / 3:50 PM PT
Jamaica vs. Bermuda — Telemundo Deportes YouTube & Facebook | Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 7:50 PM ET / 4:50 PM PT
Panama vs. Suriname — Telemundo Deportes YouTube & Facebook | Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 8:50 PM ET / 5:50 PM PT
El Salvador vs. Guatemala — Telemundo Deportes Ahora | Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 9:50 PM ET / 6:50 PM PT
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🏆 New Qualifying Format for CONCACAF
With the U.S., Mexico, and Canada automatically qualified as hosts, and the tournament expanding from 32 to 48 teams, CONCACAF will determine three direct berths and two intercontinental playoff spots under a new qualifying format — different from the traditional Hexagonal Final.
The Third Round features 12 national teams, divided into three groups of four.
The winner of each group qualifies directly for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
The two best runners-up will advance to the intercontinental playoffs for another shot at qualification.
🗂️ Group Breakdown
Group A
Panama
El Salvador
Guatemala
Suriname
Group B
Jamaica
Curaçao
Trinidad & Tobago
Bermuda
Group C
Costa Rica
Honduras
Haiti
Nicaragua