The USWNT’s World Cup qualifying path is taking shape, setting a Concacaf W Championship quarterfinal clash with No. 8 El Salvador this November — with a trip to Brazil on the line.
The No. 1 US already qualified for the eight-team quarterfinals based on current Concacaf rankings, only needing a semifinal berth to secure a spot at the 2027 World Cup.
No. 2 Canada, No. 3 Costa Rica, No. 4 Mexico, No. 5 Jamaica, No. 6 Panama, and No. 7 Haiti also made the cut.
The three-round tournament spans championship and third-place matches, with the top four teams qualifying for the World Cup while the four losing teams compete for two tickets to the World Cup’s Play-Off Tournament.
The tournament’s top three finishers also qualify for the 2028 LA Olympics, with the US already holding an automatic bid as host.
It marks the first of three major centralized competitions in Concacaf’s new women’s national team calendar, set to run through 2029.
The tournament kicks off November 27th in Mansfield, Texas before moving to Houston's Shell Energy Stadium for the championship and third-place matches.
“Bringing a championship of this caliber to Houston reflects both the strength of our market and our commitment to advancing the women’s game at every level," said HDFC President of Soccer Operations Jessica O'Neill.
"Shell Energy Stadium has become a home for world-class soccer, and we’re proud to showcase our city, our fans, and the continued rise of women’s football on a global stage.”
