At 9:05 a.m. Beijing time on March 31, the final round of the World Preliminary Round of the North American and Caribbean Qualifiers, Mexico vs Salvador, the United States away to Costa Rica. Mexico won the tournament and won the World Cup for the 17th time; although the United States lost, it had the goal difference, and the United States will play in the World Cup for the 11th time.
Team Mexico
Eight teams competed in North and Central America and the Caribbean, resulting in 3.5 seats. Canada has advanced early and returned to the World Cup after 36 years. The U.S. team is in a good situation, as long as it does not lose to Costa Rica 0-6 or more, it can qualify for the World Cup, and Mexico can qualify if it draws.
Mexico 2-0 El Salvador
Antana
Mexico line-up in a 433 formation, with Raúl Jimenez, who plays for Premier League Wolves, leading the way, with the 36-year-old Ochoa guarding the goal.
Mexico 1-0
In the 17th minute, Mexico broke the deadlock, Bega opened a corner kick, inside the box, Nesto Araujo header scrambled, the goalkeeper made a save, Antana scored a goal, Mexico 1-0 lead!
Mexico 2-0
In the 43rd minute, Mexico scored another goal! Raul Jimenez took the penalty and hit it 2-0!
Costa Rica 2-0 USA
Team USA
Even if they lose 0-5, they can qualify – the United States is almost 100% secured for the World Cup. Pulisic and Weas Jr. led the U.S. team to start with 11 players, while Costa Rica was the former Real Madrid hero Navas town to guard the gate. In the first half, the two teams exchanged blanks 0-0.
Brothers 1-0
In the second half, Costa Rica played a thrill, and in the 51st minute, Costa Rica's corner kick, Vargas header, scored, 1-0!
Brothers 2-0
In the 59th minute, Costa Rica scored another goal, which was Costa Rica's corner kick opportunity, and in the middle of the chaotic battle, Contreras swept in front of the goal, 2-0!
At this point, all 3.5 seats in Central and North America and the Caribbean were born: Canada, Mexico, the United States directly advanced, and Costa Rica qualified for the play-offs.
29 teams qualified for the World Cup
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, 29 teams have already won the right to participate: Qatar, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Canada, Mexico, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland.
There are also 3 qualifying spots, produced from 8 teams, waiting for the final answer:
The winner of the UAE vs Australia, against Peru, 5th in the South American zone;
New Zealand in Oceania against 4th Costa Rica in Central and North America;
The winner of Ukraine vs Scotland, against Wales.