What is Concacaf?
Concacaf is the confederation of North America, Central America and the Caribbean — 41 member associations, from the United States, Mexico and Canada to the smallest Caribbean islands — founded in 1961 and headquartered in Miami, Florida.[1]
What does Concacaf govern?
The Gold Cup — the region's continental championship — plus the Concacaf Champions Cup in club soccer, the Nations League, the W Championship in the women's game, and the region's World Cup qualifying.[1] [2]
When was it founded and who leads it?
Formed in 1961 by the merger of the North American and Central American/Caribbean confederations; led since 2016 by Victor Montagliani of Canada, a FIFA vice-president.[1] [3]
Why does Concacaf matter?
It is the home confederation of U.S. and Mexican soccer — co-host region of the 2026 World Cup — and its competitions are where the region's players earn caps, titles and international records, administered from Miami.[1] [2]
References
- Concacaf — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- Concacaf — Gold Cup. Accessed August 2026.
- Concacaf — About Concacaf. Accessed August 2026.