The field for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is starting to take shape.
Eight teams have booked their ticket to Russia after the most recent qualifiers: Mexico, Brazil, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Russia (host nation) and Belgium.
Although Mexico is the lone team from CONCACAF to have qualified to date, Costa Rica have all but secured their berth after a 1-1 draw with Mexico on Wednesday night. Both Christian Bolaños and Kendall Waston got the start for the Ticos.
CONCACAF standings and SPI projections after Tuesday. #USMNT down 8 pct pts but still favored to finish 3rd, w/ easiest remaining sked.