HEXAGONAL SCENARIOS: Both USA & Mexico could qualify when they meet Sept. 3

The USA (15 points) hosts Mexico (16) Sept. 3 in Columbus, Ohio in their next World Cup qualifier. They have opened up big leads in the Hexagonal after only six games, setting the stage for one or both of the teams to qualify the day they meet at Crew Stadium.

USA

USA will qualify for the finals if:

1, USA beats Mexico.

2, USA ties Mexico AND Panama beats or ties Costa Rica AND Trinidad & Tobago beats or ties Guatemala.

MEXICO

Mexico will qualify if:

1, Mexico beats USA.

2. Mexico ties USA

3. Mexico loses to USA AND Panama beats Costa Rica.

4. Mexico loses to USA AND Panama ties Costa Rica AND Trinidad & Tobago beats or ties Guatemala.

HEXAGONAL STANDINGS

1. Mexico 16 points

2. USA 15,

3. Costa Rica 7,

3. Guatemala 7,

5. Trinidad & Tobago 4.

6. Panama 2.

HEXAGONAL SCHEDULE

Sept. 3á

USA vs. Mexico (7:30 pm ET kickoff)

Panama vs. Costa Rica (8 pm ET kickoff)

Trinidad & Tobago vs. Guatemala (4:30 pm ET kickoff)