Overview
- Haiti defeated Nicaragua 2-0 in Curaçao to win Group C and qualify for its first World Cup since 1974, playing home matches abroad due to unrest at home.
- Costa Rica and Honduras drew 0-0 in San José and were both eliminated, intensifying scrutiny of coach Miguel Herrera after a campaign with just one win.
- Curaçao and Panama clinched direct berths by topping their groups, while Suriname and Jamaica advanced to the intercontinental playoffs scheduled for March 2026.
- Curaçao and Suriname relied heavily on Dutch-born players throughout qualifying, reflecting a growing diaspora influence in CONCACAF squads.
- Mexico ended 2025 with a 2-1 loss to Paraguay to extend its winless run to six matches, as Raúl Jiménez criticized boos from home fans during the prior Uruguay draw.