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Questions about CONCACAF

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was CONCACAF founded and where?

CONCACAF was founded on the 18th of September 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico, through the merger of the North American Football Confederation (NAFC) and the Confederación Centroamericana y del Caribe de Fútbol (CCCF). Thirteen nations were founding members, including Canada, Mexico, the United States, Cuba, Haiti, Honduras, and others.

How many member associations does CONCACAF have?

CONCACAF has 41 member associations, organized into three zones: the North American Football Union with 3 members, the Central American Football Union with 7 members, and the Caribbean Football Union with 31 members.

Why was CONCACAF president Jack Warner suspended and removed?

Jack Warner was suspended as CONCACAF president on the 30th of May 2011 by FIFA following corruption allegations stemming from a the 10th of May 2011 Caribbean Football Union meeting. He resigned from all football posts on the 20th of June 2011. It was later revealed he had registered the $22 million Dr. João Havelange Centre of Excellence under companies he owned and had secretly mortgaged the asset.

Which CONCACAF nation has won the most Gold Cups?

Mexico has won the most CONCACAF Gold Cup titles. Mexico and the United States have won all but one edition of the tournament between them. The Gold Cup has been held since 1991 and determines the regional champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

What is the United States women's team record in CONCACAF competitions?

The United States is the only CONCACAF member to have won all three major worldwide competitions in women's football: the World Cup four times, the Olympic Games five times, and the Algarve Cup ten times.

Which club has won the most CONCACAF Champions Cup titles?

Club América and Cruz Azul, both from Mexico, share the record with seven CONCACAF Champions Cup titles each. Mexican clubs overall have accumulated 36 titles in the competition, the most of any country, and a combined 47 titles across all CONCACAF club competitions.