Bayern professional Alphonso Davies, who the team had to do without for weeks because of his heart muscle inflammation as a result of a corona infection, also wants to be there in November. The 21-year-old was not in action for Canada on Sunday.
The USA and Mexico can almost plan for a trip to Qatar, but they still go with a residual risk in the last matchday on Wednesday. The USA won an unchallenged 5-1 against Panama in Orlando. The outstanding man on the field was ex-Dortmund professional Christian Pulisic with three goals. Mexico won 1-0 against Honduras. With 25 points each, both selection teams have three points less than leaders Canada. Costa Rica follows in fourth place with 22 points.
Fourth must go to the playoffs
In the qualifiers for North and Central America, the top three teams are guaranteed a ticket to the World Cup in Qatar. Fourth place has to go into the playoffs against a team from Oceania. Costa Rica and the USA meet on Wednesday. The USA clearly have the better goal difference and can also afford a defeat with less than six goals difference. Mexico have a goal difference three goals better than Costa Rica and play against El Salvador in the final.
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