Goal's CONCACAF columnist tells you everything you need to know about each match heading into the weekend's opening World Cup qualifiers.
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The big boys enter CONCACAF World Cup qualification, earlier than ever, this round and Friday marks an important day for the region's teams as the march toward Russia 2018 continues. The top two teams from each group advance to the "hexagonal," and with only six matches in round four to make sure your World Cup dream continues, every game can be paramount.