Concacaf breaks the mold: three hosts reach the round of 16 of the World Cup
The United States, Mexico and Canada advance together to the next phase, marking a historic milestone in the 2026 Hockey World Cup.
The United States, Mexico and Canada have written an unprecedented page in the history of sport by simultaneously qualifying for the round of 16 of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. This achievement consolidated by the three host nations marks a before and after for the North American confederation. The significance of this result lies in the fact that it is the first time that three Concacaf teams have managed to advance to the next round in a tournament of this magnitude.
