Following a successful inaugural edition that concluded last year with the United States Men's National Team's epic triumph over Mexico, the Concacaf Nations League returns for its second edition to be played in 2022 and 2023.
The tournament includes all 41 member associations, providing a great opportunity for competitive soccer during international breaks. While only four get to play in the Final Four to challenge for the coveted trophy, teams also have the chance to book a place in the 2023 Gold Cup via this competition.
The group stage draw has finally been held, each team knows its respective group stage opponents and fans can't wait for the tournament to kick off. Here, take a look at everything you need to know about the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League.
2022-23 Concacaf Nations League: Format
The Concacaf Nations League 2022-23 will divide all 41 member federations into three leagues of four groups each. The first tier is dubbed League A, while the second is League B and the third League C. Teams in each league compete for different goals:
League A
The League A group stage is followed by the Concacaf Nations League Finals which consist on semifinals, third-place game and the grand final. Group winners advance to the 'Final Four' and secure a 2023 Gold Cup berth, while second-placed sides qualify for the Gold Cup as well and bottom teams are relegated to League B.
League B
Group winners qualify for 2023 Gold Cup and get promoted to League A for the next edition of the Nations League, while second-placed sides advance to the playoffs for a Gold Cup spot and bottom teams are relegated to League C.
League C
Group winners in League C advance to the 2023 Gold Cup qualifiers.
2022-23 Concacaf Nations League: Schedule
The Concacaf Nations League 2022-23 group stage will get underway on June 2022 with a double-fixture during that international break and continue on March 2023 after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Concacaf Nations League Finals will be played on June 2023. Concacaf has already confirmed the dates for all group stage games.
Group stage: June 2022, March 2023
Final Four: June 2023
2022-23 Concacaf Nations League: Groups
League A
Group A
Mexico
Jamaica
Suriname
Group B
Costa Rica
Panama
Martinique
Group C
Canada
Honduras
Curazao
Group D
USA
El Salvador
Grenada
League B
Group A
Cuba
Guadeloupe
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Group B
Haiti
Bermuda
Guyana
Montserrat
Group C
Trinidad and Tobago
Nicaragua
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bahamas
Group D
Guatemala
French Guiana
Dominican Republic
Belize
League C
Group A
Bonaire
Turks and Caicos Islands
US Virgin Islands
Sint Marteen
Group B
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Aruba
Saint Martin
Group C
St. Lucia
Dominica
Anguilla
Group D
Puerto Rico
Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands
