Concacaf Holds 29th Extraordinary Congress

Miami, FL – Concacaf today held its 29th Extraordinary Congress, bringing together Council Members, Member Associations, and delegates virtually to review and discuss key matters ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is set to kick off in 10 days across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani chaired the Congress, alongside Concacaf General Secretary Philippe Moggio. The agenda of the Congress included reviewing and approving financial matters.

President Montagliani opened the Congress by reflecting on the Confederation’s continued progress on and off the field, highlighting the successful staging of men’s and women’s national team and club competitions during the first half of the year, as well as a range of development initiatives designed to strengthen football across the region.

He commended the Member Associations for their commitment to hosting competitions and advancing the game at all levels, and noted key milestones, including the inaugural Concacaf Grassroots Football Conference.

In closing, President Montagliani expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming FIFA World Cup and extended his best wishes to the six participating Concacaf Member Associations. He also looked ahead to an exciting and impactful second half of the year, featuring the fifth edition of the Concacaf Nations League, the Concacaf W Championship, and the Confederation’s regional club competitions across Central America and the Caribbean.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament will feature six Concacaf representatives—Canada, Curaçao, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the United States—as well as a record 29 match officials from across North, Central America, and the Caribbean, underscoring the region’s growing influence on the global stage.