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Questions about CONCACAF

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was CONCACAF officially formed and where did the founding meeting take place?

CONCACAF was officially formed on the 18th of September 1961 during a meeting in Mexico City. Representatives from North America and Central America signed new statutes that day to merge existing bodies.

Who is the current president of CONCACAF and when was he elected?

Victor Montagliani is the current president of CONCACAF who was elected in May 2016. He took office after Jeffrey Webb resigned following corruption charges in June 2015.

Which country has won the most titles in the CONCACAF Champions Cup history?

Mexican clubs have accumulated thirty-six titles making them the most successful league in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Club América and Cruz Azul each hold seven individual titles within this record.

Why does the Caribbean bloc hold significant voting power within CONCACAF despite having fewer members?

The Caribbean Football Union contains thirty-one members while the North American zone has only three nations. This dynamic allows the Caribbean bloc to outvote both the North American and Central American unions combined.

When will Greenland apply for full membership in CONCACAF and what was the result?

Greenland officially applied for full membership in May 2024 but was unanimously rejected by the congress in June 2025. The rejection occurred despite the territory seeking official recognition as a member nation.