Canada, after 36 years; The United States and Mexico qualified this Sunday directly by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Football (Concacaf) for the World Cup in Qatar 2022, while Costa Rica ensured his pass for the playoffs against a team from Oceania.

On this thirteenth and penultimate date of the Concacaf octagonal final, the Reds celebrated their return to the World Cup at the top of the match after their participation in Mexico ’86 and the Ticos their confirmation in fourth place which leaves the place at play- at rest

Panama, on the other hand, lost 5-1 to the United States in Orlando and were eliminated one day before the end of the game.

36 YEARS LATER CANADA RETURNS TO THE WORLD

Canada beat Jamaica 4-0 and qualified for Qatar 2022, the second senior event in its history, and which it had not participated in since the tournament played in Mexico in 1986.

Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Junior Hoilett performed the miracle in a match without equivalence disputed in Toronto, and whose domination was confirmed with an own goal by the Jamaican Adrian Mariappa.

The game on the penultimate day of the octagonal final of the CONCACAF qualifiers was played at BMO Field, also known as Canada’s National Stadium.

COSTA RICA, READY FOR REPECHEA

Those led by Colombian Luis Fernando Suárez beat El Salvador 1-2 at the Cuscatlán stadium and won fourth place which gives rise to the playoffs.

With goals from Anthony Contreras in the 30th minute and from Joel Campbell late in the first half, the Ticos confirmed their good time.

MEXICO TOWARDS A NEW WORLD CUP

Edson Álvarez, with a goal after 70 minutes, sealed Mexico’s early qualification for the World Cup in Qatar, which won 0-1 against Honduras, bottom of the octagonal final.

The game at the Olympic Stadium in San Pedro, like many others in the final phase, was not attractive for Gerardo Martino’s team.

USA PANAMA DIES

The United States qualified for the World Cup by beating Panama 5-1 and reaching 25 points, while the Canaleros were left with no options.

The side managed by Gregg Berhalter took the lead on the scoreboard with Chelsea striker Christian Pulisic from the penalty spot in the 17th minute, and pulled away through Paul Arriola of MLS FC Dallas in the 23rd .

The 3-0 came after 27 minutes, in the same first half, by Jesús Ferreira, Arriola’s teammate at the Texas club.

The first half of the match ended with a second penalty from Pulisic at 45+4 and the hat-trick from Pulisic, star of the reigning Champions League champion, came in the 65th minute.

Aníbal Godoy was reduced for the Central Americans at minute 86.

Carlos Andres Valverde