CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Groups Set

June 23rd, 2008 | by: Carter Daly |

The USA is in Group 1…

Group 1

USA
Guatemala
Cuba
Trinidad & Tobago

Certainly should not pose much of a challenge. Trinidad & Tobago could pose the biggest threat but their federation is always in some kind of turmoil, so it is anyone’s guess what kind of squad will turn out. Guatemala’s packed in defense should provide trouble when the USA visit, as it always does. I don’t see Cuba being much of an issue, although it does raise some interesting politics. Be on the lookout for the future Galindos to defect when they make their trip to the states.

All in all, the USA should have no trouble advancing to the Hex. I’ll take T&T to advance with them.

What are your thoughts?

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Adam

USA will crush all the teams. It is obvious that they will be making it to the world cup, but how far will they go? I can’t wait until usa plays at RFK Stadium, because I will be going to that game.
Emerson

Guatemala is and always will be the number one and I know that Guatemala will give to USA a hard game. good look Guatemala you are the best
Jon

US and Trinidad advance

It will be tough to play in Cuba.
John Mikosz

Why no Tim Howard against Barbados ?
elle

so anyone offering bets on how many cubans defect?
http://rapids.theoffside.com Kyle

I’ll set the over/under on Cuban defectors at 3.5. Any takers?

Seriously though, it will likely be USA and T&T to go through, but Guatemala is a very close second pick. Ruiz might be able to dive them into the next round.
http://n/a Evil Han

What the hell? Do some of these comments are going? NO WHERE!! My guess? These bloggers are not Americans? They are probably coming from other CONCACAF nations: Cuba, Guatemala, and Trinidad and Tobago? Go figure? They are in the same pool group with USA.

I can’t believe these clowns are trying to put down USA. In order for them not to qualify for 2010 WC in SA. It is absurd! Let us face the facts: all of these national teams are third world soccer play. USA will crush all of them like a bunch of girliemen.

Unfortunately CONCACAF is a very weak continental region. The real competition with other CONCACAF members are Mexico or Canada. Anyway, there shouldn’t be a CONCACAF Gold Cup. Instead, it should be called the NAFTA Gold Cup. USA for 2010 WC here we go!!
Reyes,

This goes to the guy right above me….. your too fucking cocky typical american attitude, USA might be able to crush them, if that, but that doesnt mean anything i mean lets be honest just because USA can make it to the world cup by beating easy nations doesnt mean its going to defeat nations like brazil argentina germany i could go on . How many times has USA made it to the next round hmmmm????? like once ….
Guatekid88

Well Guatemala has a good chance if they play with their 23 unit and some players from the national team. I’ve seen this team play against honduras losing 3-0, came back tied the game 3-3 and they couldve win the game but honduras got lucky. They didnt win the game but it shows character and pression. I see Guatemala and the USA going to the hex and i also think Guatemala is going to give the USA a hard time in Guatemala and in the USA. Thank you.