Six Central American and six Caribbean teams will compete starting Thursday for the final Concacaf spots for the 2026 World Cup, in a never-before-seen final qualifying round made possible by the absence of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Three direct tickets to the North American World Cup and two intercontinental playoff spots will be […] The post Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador Eye Historic 2026 World Cup Entry appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.