CONCACAF held its annual Presidents’ Meeting in Orlando, FL, USA. The event was attended by CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani, Presidents from CONCACAF Member Associations including Bermuda Football Association President Mark Wade, CONCACAF Council Members, and important guests from the CONCACAF football family.
The meeting provided a crucial opportunity to reflect on the eight-year transformation of the Confederation, highlighting significant successes and vital milestones achieved by CONCACAF and its Member Associations.
This has included the launch of the CONCACAF Nations League, the introduction of revamped men’s and women’s national team calendars, and new men’s and women’s elite club competitions, which have driven increased global relevance for clubs and leagues in the region.
CONCACAF has also established and successfully implemented a range of initiatives to support its Member Associations to promote football on and off the field. These initiatives include the One CONCACAF Program, the Executive Mentorship Program, and the Coaching Convention.
President Montagliani expressed his sincere gratitude to the Member Associations for their commitment to CONCACAF and for growing all aspects of football in the region.
“Now that we have had this eight-year journey of coming together as One CONCACAF, where we’ve put our fiscal, moral, and football house in order, we have earned the respect of the global football community.
“We have got to this point through tremendous work, underpinned by the commitment of our Member Associations. I take my hat off to them (the Member Associations); they’ve kept going, and they keep going because they know how important it is to work together.”
President Montagliani also provided key updates on CONCACAF's initiatives and competitions, all designed to promote football across the region, both on and off the pitch. Notable among these updates is the introduction of the Concacaf Nations League Finals for Leagues B and C – starting with the 2026/27 edition.
“The introduction of the CONCACAF Nations League in 2018 transformed men’s national team football in CONCACAF. The year-round tournament has allowed all Member Associations to consistently play meaningful and competitive matches and strive to reach their next level. All of this has led to increased exposure of teams and players internationally.”
“With the exciting addition of centralized Finals for Leagues B and C, every league will now crown its own champion and provide an unprecedented opportunity for all 41 Member Associations to compete for a trophy.”
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