Mexico beat El Salvador 2-0 to head To the World Cup finals for the eighth time in a row, while the United States qualified despite losing 2-0 to Costa Rica in The final round of CONCACAF qualifying Wednesday.
On the final Match Day, United States, who miss out on 2018 tournamentKnow that a win, tie, or loss is less than six Objectives ensure Back to the World Cup.
“It’s amazing what this is group of guys managed to do over these last seven months,” head coach Greg Berhalter told CBS Sports. “I really saw team grow that is great Completion. we are looking forward to the World Cup.
Berhalter was a part of United State team that arrived at quarterfinals In the 2002 World Cup, where she lost to Germany. It was also part of His team in the 2006 World Cup but did not play any games as they were knocked down out in The group The theater.
“I don’t think this has sunk in He said when asked about leading The team To the World Cup as a coach.
“Just being in the World Cup as a player He is one of more special Things you can do… Now to do it as a file coach with this is group of players Thing special. “
Costa Rica moved forward in 51 minutes from Juan Pablo Vargas’ header before Anthony Contreras doubled the goal lead from near range After a brief period.
The United States, whose team has only four players From side who – which failed to reach Russia in 2018, keep the rest steady of The way to ensure qualification.
Costa Rica ranked fourth in order and will face New Zealand in Intercontinental qualification in Qatar in June for Another place in the finals.
Mexico defeated El Salvador after being put in front by Aurel Antona from left side of The six-yard box in 17th minute before Raul Jimenez turns A penalty just Before the end of the first half.
Canada, who already Guaranteed qualification on Sunday, he lost 1-0 in Panama but still held the lead of The group.
Canadians couldn’t turn around up interesting qualifying campaign on winning note in Panama, who Excluded from the dispute by the United States on Sunday.
Gabriel Torres scored for the game only goal for Panama early in The second half firing home from inside box.
Canada, who made Seven changes On-line-up from Sunday gameis believed to have leveled through Kyle Larren’s header, but was sentenced to offside after a video clip review.
“For these boys, this was one Hell of Canada said head coach John Herdman.
“Here we are, at the top of The group. … was off To Qatar, that’s all we dreamed of ofSuch as champions of CONCACAF”.
The United States, Mexico and Canada will jointly host the 2026 World Cup.
