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Plenty to play for in 2023-24 Nations League

The upcoming edition of the CONCACAF Nations League marks the start of a momentous period for football in the region.

The recent Gold Cup, won by Mexico, served as a curtain-raiser for this epoch of American soccer that culminates in the 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Given that there are three CONCACAF qualification places for 2026 and an inter-confederational play-off spot – in addition to automatic qualification for the three hosts – it could be the first time that

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