Concacaf Nations League Returns Thursday with Gold Cup Qualification on the Line

Nations League november window will determine qualified teams to Gold Cup and Gold Cup Prelims.

• 32 matches to be played across the region between November 12–17
• Eight national teams will secure direct qualification to the 2027 Gold Cup, while 10 additional teams will earn places in the Gold Cup Prelims
• League A Quarterfinal winners will advance to the 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals

Miami, FL – The 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League will resume Thursday, November 12, with 32 decisive matches across the League A Quarterfinals, League B Group Stage, and League A and C Play-In. National teams will compete for places in the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup, the 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals, and the inaugural Concacaf Nations League B Championship.

The November FIFA Match Window will determine the eight national teams securing direct qualification to the 2027 Gold Cup, along with the final 10 participants in the 14-team Gold Cup Prelims.

In League A, the four Quarterfinal winners will qualify directly for the Gold Cup and advance to the Nations League Finals, scheduled for March 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the four League B group winners will also secure direct Gold Cup qualification and places in the inaugural League B Championship.

As the sole qualification pathway to the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup, the Nations League raises the stakes for every match, with national teams competing for regional titles and the opportunity to participate in Concacaf's revamped flagship men's national team tournament, scheduled for June 17 to July 11, 2027.

League A: Quarterfinals and Gold Cup Qualification

The November FIFA Match Window will feature the League A Quarterfinals, with eight national teams competing in four home-and-away series for a place in the 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals and direct qualification to the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup.

The Quarterfinal matchups will see defending Nations League champions Mexico face Jamaica, the United States take on Haiti, Canada meet Guatemala, and Panama square off against Curaçao. The first legs will take place November 12–14, followed by the decisive return matches November 15–17.

The four Quarterfinal winners will advance to the Nations League Finals, while also securing their places in the Gold Cup. The four losing Quarterfinalists will advance to the 2027 Gold Cup Prelims, where they will have another opportunity to qualify for Concacaf's flagship men's national team tournament.

League B: Final Group Stage Matches and Gold Cup Qualification

The November FIFA Match Window will bring the League B Group Stage to an exciting conclusion, with national teams playing their final two matches and competing for direct qualification to the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup, promotion to League A, and places in the inaugural League B Championship.

With four of six matches played, Guyana leads Group A with a perfect 12 points, three ahead of second-place Puerto Rico (9 points). Both sides remain in contention for first place and will face off on November 16 in a potentially decisive encounter.

In Group B, Barbados sits atop the standings with 10 points, closely followed by Saint Lucia (9 points) and Guadeloupe (4 points). With the top two teams set to go head-to-head on November 17, the race for first place promises an exciting conclusion.

Group C features one of the tightest races, with Cuba and Saint Kitts and Nevis level on eight points, separated only by goal difference. Both nations will look to gain the upper hand in their final two matches, while Bonaire and Grenada, each on three points, will aim to finish their campaigns strongly.

In Group D, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines hold a perfect record with 12 points, followed by French Guiana (9 points). Their November 17 showdown could determine who finishes at the top of the group.

At the conclusion of the Group Stage, the four group winners will secure direct qualification to the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup, earn promotion to League A, and advance to the inaugural League B Championship in March 2027. The two best second-place finishers across the four groups will also advance to the 2027 Gold Cup Prelims, providing an additional opportunity to qualify for next summer's tournament.

League A and C Play-In: Final Opportunity to Advance to the Gold Cup Prelims

The November FIFA Match Window will also feature the League A and C Play-In, with eight national teams competing in four home-and-away series for the remaining four places in the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup Prelims.

The Play-In will see Martinique face Aruba, Trinidad and Tobago take on Antigua and Barbuda, El Salvador meet Saint Martin, and Nicaragua square off against Montserrat. The first legs will take place November 12–13, followed by the decisive return matches November 16–17.

The four teams from League A finished fifth or sixth in their respective groups during the September-October FIFA Match Window, while their League C opponents include the three group winners and the best second-place finisher. The four aggregate winners will advance to the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup Prelims.

Additionally, Aruba, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Martin, and Montserrat have already secured their places in the inaugural League C Championship. The Semifinals will feature Montserrat against Aruba and Saint Martin against Antigua and Barbuda, with the winners advancing to compete for the first-ever League C title.

Road To The 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup

The 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup Prelims will take place in March 2027, featuring 14 national teams competing in seven home-and-away series. The seven aggregate winners will secure the remaining berths in the 16-team Gold Cup.

To date, four teams - Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Suriname - have qualified for the Gold Cup Prelims.

The 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup will introduce a new Group Stage format featuring two groups of eight teams, with each national team playing four matches against four different opponents. The top four teams from each group will advance to the Knockout Stage, consisting of Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final.

The tournament will take place from June 17 to July 11, 2027, with the official draw scheduled for April 8, 2027.

The complete November Concacaf Nations League match schedule, including venues and kickoff times, is available here.