Concacaf W Championship field set with Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti among winners

Stars like Bunny Shaw and Melchie Dumornay are a step closer to the 2027 Women's World Cup after their teams qualified.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:40am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's soccer match, with overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant colors like blue, red, and yellow.The upcoming Concacaf W Championship will determine which teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean will compete at the 2027 Women's World Cup and 2028 Olympics.Los Angeles Today

The field is set for the 2026 Concacaf W Championship, the final round of World Cup qualification in the region. Five of the six teams that qualified are returning from the 2022 edition, with El Salvador being the lone new face. The tournament will also determine qualification for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Why it matters

The Concacaf W Championship is a crucial tournament for women's soccer in the region, as it determines which teams will represent North and Central America and the Caribbean at the 2027 Women's World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Top stars like Jamaica's Bunny Shaw and Haiti's Melchie Dumornay are now one step closer to competing on the global stage.

The details

Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama all secured their spots in the 2026 Concacaf W Championship with wins on the final day of qualification. Jamaica and Haiti also booked their places, ensuring that stars like Bunny Shaw and Melchie Dumornay will be playing in the tournament. The format of the 2026 edition will change, with teams going directly into a knockout stage. The winners of the four quarterfinals will qualify directly to the 2027 Women's World Cup, while the losers will meet each other in matches for the right to go to the inter-confederation playoffs. The top three teams in the tournament will also clinch a place in the 2028 Olympics.

  • The 2026 Concacaf W Championship is set to run from late November 2026 through early December.
  • On Friday, El Salvador beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 to secure its place in the final round for the first time.
  • On Saturday, Mexico defeated Puerto Rico 6-0 to clinch its spot, while Costa Rica beat Guatemala 3-0 and Panama won 3-0 over Cuba.

The players

Bunny Shaw

A forward for the Jamaica women's national team who plays for Manchester City.

Melchie Dumornay

A superstar attacker for the Haiti women's national team who plays for OL Lyonnes.

Alexia Delgado

A midfielder for the Mexico women's national team who plays for Tigres.

Charlyn Corral

A veteran midfielder for the Mexico women's national team.

Gloriana Villalobos

A player for the Costa Rica women's national team who scored a thunderous strike in their 3-0 win over Guatemala.

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What they’re saying

“The 2026 Concacaf W Championship will have a familiar feel to women's soccer fans.”

— Jon Arnold, Author

What’s next

The 2026 Concacaf W Championship locations have not yet been announced by Concacaf. The previous edition took place in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, but a new host site will be selected for 2026.

The takeaway

The Concacaf W Championship is a crucial tournament for women's soccer in the region, as it determines qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup and 2028 Olympics. The return of familiar faces like Mexico, Jamaica, and Haiti, along with the emergence of El Salvador, sets the stage for an exciting tournament that will showcase some of the top talent in North and Central America and the Caribbean.