1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
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Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the North, Central American and Caribbean zone (CONCACAF). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification.
A total of 23 CONCACAF teams entered the competition. The North, Central American and Caribbean zone was allocated 2.25 places (out of 24) in the final tournament. 
USA, the hosts, qualified automatically, leaving 1.25 spot open for competition between 22 teams.
There would be three rounds of play. Mexico and Canada received byes and advanced to the Second Round directly. The remaining 20 teams were divided into 2 zones, based on geographical considerations, as follows:
- Caribbean Zone: The 14 teams played in knockout matches on a home-and-away basis to determine 3 winners advancing to the Second Round.
- Central American Zone: The 6 teams were paired up to play knockout matches on a home-and-away basis. The winners would advance to the Second Round.
In the Second Round, the 8 teams were divided into 2 groups of 4 teams each. They played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners and runners-up would advance to the Final Round.
In the Final Round, the 4 teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winner would qualify. The runner-up would advance to the CONCACAF / OFC Intercontinental Play-off.
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[edit] Caribbean Zone
[edit] First Preliminary Round
March 22, 1992, Castries, Saint Lucia - 
Saint Lucia 1 - 0 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 
March 29, 1992, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3 - 1 Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines advanced to the Second Preliminary Round by the aggregate score of 3-2.
March 21, 1992, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - 
Dominican Republic 1 - 2 Puerto Rico 
March 29, 1992, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico 1 - 1 Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico advanced to the Second Preliminary Round by the aggregate score of 3-2.
[edit] Second Preliminary Round
April 26, 1992, Hamilton, Bermuda - 
Bermuda 1 - 0 Haiti 
May 25, 1992, Port au Prince, Haiti - Haiti 2 - 1 Bermuda
The aggregate score was tied 2-2, and Bermuda advanced to the First Round due to the away goals rule.
May 23, 1992, Jamaica, Jamaica - 
Jamaica 2 - 1 Puerto Rico
May 30, 1992, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico 0 - 1 Jamaica
Jamaica advanced to the First Round by the aggregate score of 3-1.
April 19, 1992, Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles - 
Netherlands Antilles 1 - 1 Antigua and Barbuda 
April 26, 1992, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda - Antigua and Barbuda 3 - 0 Netherlands Antilles
Antigua and Barbuda advanced to the First Round by the aggregate score of 4-1.
April 24, 1992, Georgetown, Guyana - 
Guyana 1 - 2 Suriname 
May 25, 1992, Paramaribo, Surinam - Suriname 1 - 1 Guyana
Suriname advanced to the First Round by the aggregate score of 3-2.
April 19, 1992, Bridgetown, Barbados - 
Barbados 1 - 2 Trinidad and Tobago 
May 31, 1992, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago 3 - 0 Barbados
Trinidad and Tobago advanced to the First Round by the aggregate score of 5-1.
Cuba withdrew, so Saint Vincent and the Grenadines advanced to the First Round automatically.
[edit] First Round
June 4, 1992, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda - Antigua and Barbuda 0 - 3 Bermuda
June 6, 1992, Hamilton, Bermuda - Bermuda 2 - 1 Antigua and Barbuda
Bermuda advanced to the Second Round by the aggregate score of 5-1.
July 5, 1992, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago 1 - 2 Jamaica
August 16, 1992, Jamaica, Jamaica - Jamaica 1 - 1 Trinidad and Tobago
Jamaica advanced to the Second Round by the aggregate score of 3-2.
August 2, 1992, Paramaribo, Surinam - Suriname 0 - 0 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
August 30, 1992, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2 - 1 Suriname
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines advanced to the Second Round by the aggregate score of 2-1.
[edit] Central American Zone
July 19, 1992, Guatemala City, Guatemala - 
Guatemala 0 - 0 Honduras 
July 26, 1992, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Honduras 2 - 0 Guatemala
Honduras advanced to the Second Round by the aggregate score of 2-0.
July 19, 1992, Managua, Nicaragua - 
Nicaragua 0 - 5 El Salvador 
July 23, 1992, San Salvador, El Salvador - El Salvador 5 - 1 Nicaragua
El Salvador advanced to the Second Round by the aggregate score of 10-1.
August 16, 1992, Panama City, Panama - 
Panama 1 - 0 Costa Rica 
August 23, 1992, San José, Costa Rica - Costa Rica 5 - 1 Panama
Costa Rica advanced to the Second Round by the aggregate score of 5-2.
[edit] Second Round
[edit] Group A
November 8, 1992, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0 - 4 Mexico 
November 8, 1992, San José, Costa Rica - Costa Rica 2 - 3 Honduras
November 15, 1992, Mexico City, Mexico - Mexico 2 - 0 Honduras
November 15, 1992, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0 - 1 Costa Rica
November 22, 1992, Mexico City, Mexico - Mexico 4 - 0 Costa Rica
November 22, 1992, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0 - 4 Honduras
November 28, 1992, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Honduras 4 - 0 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
November 29, 1992, San José, Costa Rica - Costa Rica 2 - 0 Mexico
December 5, 1992, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Honduras 2 - 1 Costa Rica
December 6, 1992, Mexico City, Mexico - Mexico 11 - 0 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
December 13, 1992, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Honduras 1 - 1 Mexico
December 13, 1992, San José, Costa Rica - Costa Rica 5 - 0 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3 | +19 | 9 |
| 2 | Honduras |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 | Costa Rica |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 6 |
| 4 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 29 | -29 | 0 |
Mexico and Honduras advanced to the Final Round.
[edit] Group B
October 18, 1992, Kingston, Jamaica - Jamaica 1 - 1 Canada 
October 18, 1992, Hamilton, Bermuda - Bermuda 1 - 0 El Salvador
October 25, 1992, San Salvador, El Salvador - El Salvador 1 - 1 Canada
October 25, 1992, Hamilton, Bermuda - Bermuda 1 - 1 Jamaica
November 1, 1992, Toronto, Canada - Canada 1 - 0 Jamaica
November 1, 1992, San Salvador, El Salvador - El Salvador 4 - 1 Bermuda
November 8, 1992, Vancouver, Canada - Canada 2 - 3 El Salvador
November 8, 1992, Kingston, Jamaica - Jamaica 3 - 2 Bermuda
November 15, 1992, Burnaby, Canada - Canada 4 - 2 Bermuda
November 22, 1992, Kingston, Jamaica - Jamaica 0 - 2 El Salvador
December 6, 1992, Hamilton, Bermuda - Bermuda 0 - 0 Canada
December 6, 1992, San Salvador, El Salvador - El Salvador 2 - 1 Jamaica
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Salvador |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | Canada |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 7 |
| 3 | Jamaica |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 | Bermuda |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 4 |
El Salvador and Canada advanced to the Final Round.
[edit] Final Round
April 4, 1993, San Salvador, El Salvador - El Salvador 2 - 1 Mexico
April 4, 1993, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Honduras 2 - 2 Canada
April 11, 1993, Vancouver, Canada - Canada 2 - 0 El Salvador
April 11, 1993, Mexico City, Mexico - Mexico 3 - 0 Honduras
April 18, 1993, Vancouver, Canada - Canada 3 - 1 Honduras
April 18, 1993, Mexico City, Mexico - Mexico 3 - 1 El Salvador
April 25, 1993, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Honduras 2 - 0 El Salvador
April 25, 1993, Mexico City, Mexico - Mexico 4 - 0 Canada
May 2, 1993, San Salvador, El Salvador - El Salvador 1 - 2 Canada
May 2, 1993, Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Honduras 1 - 4 Mexico
May 9, 1993, Toronto, Canada - Canada 1 - 2 Mexico
May 9, 1993, San Salvador, El Salvador - El Salvador 2 - 1 Honduras
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 5 | +12 | 10 |
| 2 | Canada |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | El Salvador |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 4 |
| 4 | Honduras |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 3 |
Mexico qualified. Canada advanced to the CONCACAF / OFC Intercontinental Play-off.
