Paraguay defeated Mexico 2-1 in San Antonio on November 18, 2025, ending Mexico’s international campaign on a low note. Goals from Sanabria and Bobadilla overwhelmed a disjointed Mexican side, raising alarm bells ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Curaçao made history as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, while Costa Rica crashed out after failing to qualify for the first time since 2006 on dramatic final matchday of CONCACAF qualifiers on November 18, 2025.