- Agenda focused on Member Association achievements, support, and the region’s bid for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031.
- FIFA President Infantino thanked Concacaf for its support in hosting next summer’s World Cup and congratulated the nations that have secured qualification.
Washington, D.C. – Concacaf held its annual Presidents’ Meeting in Washington, D.C., USA, bringing together Concacaf President and FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani, Presidents from the Confederation’s Member Associations, Concacaf Council Members, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and invited guests from across the regional football family.
Taking place at a pivotal moment for the game—and during a week in which the global football community gathered in Washington D.C. for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw—the meeting provided a timely opportunity to review recent progress and look ahead to a historic period for football in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
President Montagliani kicked off the meeting reflecting on a year of growth and success, highlighting key milestones achieved by Member Associations and the Confederation in 2025.
“2025 marked a fantastic year for Concacaf, defined by growth and success across our men’s and women’s national teams, as well as our club and youth competitions. Beyond the pitch, increased workshops and seminars reinforced our unwavering commitment to strengthening and supporting our members. Together, these efforts reflect our football first philosophy, and our ambition and dedication to elevating the game at every level.”
The Presidents also engaged in strategic discussions around the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031, expressing collective support for the four-nation bid and focusing on how the region can leverage the global tournament to accelerate the growth of the women’s game.
“Our 41 Member Associations fully support the four-nation bid submitted by the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. Together with our expanded women’s national team and club ecosystem, our commitment to women’s football has never been stronger,” added Montagliani.
An important update on the Concacaf Coaching Convention was presented, with the agreement continuing to serve as the regional framework for coach education and licensing. In 2025, the Convention saw eight additional Member Associations formally join.
Guatemala achieved an upgrade within the Convention structure (A Diploma), while Honduras and the Dominican Republic were approved for the A and B Diploma levels, respectively. The British Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Panama, Saint Lucia, and Turks and Caicos Islands were approved for the C Diploma level.
In addition, a National Team Best Practices session provided practical guidance on planning and resourcing national team programs ahead of 2026 and beyond.
Closing the meeting, President Montagliani reflected on the significance of the year ahead:
“As our teams take the field next summer at the biggest sporting event in history, we send them forward with pride and purpose, because in this region, talent meets heart. And when you measure our passion, our progress, and our purpose, pound for pound we are the strongest Confederation in the world.”
