2014 WCQ begins in earnest in June

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Groups set for World Cup qualifying in June


The US will be joined in Group A when the third round of the qualifying tournament begins in June by Jamaica, Guatemala and, thanks to their 1-0 upset over rival Haiti on Friday night, Antigua-Barbuda

Group B is headlined by Mexico, and boasts Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guyana.

Canada, meanwhile, sealed their passage into the next round with a scoreless draw against St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday. They’ll compete in Group C against 2010 World Cup qualifier Honduras, as well as Cuba and Panama.


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US national team learns WCup qualifying schedule

'Nats draw Jamaica, Antigua & Barbuda, Guatemala in third round

NEW YORK – The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced on Wednesday the schedule of matches for the third round of FIFA World Cup qualifying, which begin in June 2012.

The US national team find themselves in Group A as the No.1 seed alongside Antigua & Barbuda, Jamaica and Guatemala


The nations that finish in the top three from the “hex" in round four qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The fourth-place team faces a playoff against the winner of the Oceania region.

Times and locations for all matches will be confirmed at a later date.

US National Team fixtures:

Friday, June 8, 2012 – United States vs. Antigua & Barbuda
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 – Guatemala vs. United States
Friday, September 7, 2012 – Jamaica vs. United States
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 – United States vs. Jamaica
Friday, October 12, 2012 – Antigua & Barbuda vs. United States
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 – United States vs. Guatemala

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