A few years away from the next World Cup, there are three teams that already have a guaranteed spot: Mexico, Canada, and United States. Although the spots for the CONCACAF have been expanded, these three teams will not play in the qualifiers because they will be the hosts of the international tournament in 2026, so they will need to prepare in a different way.
Tyler Adams, captain of the North American team, confirmed that his team will participate in the next Copa America with the aim of being more competitive and having contact with higher level teams. "We want to play in a high-level tournament. We will compete in the Nations League and we will have the opportunity to participate in the Copa America," he said in an interview with NBC. VIDEO: NBC Sports Soccer.