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That said, Canada only needs one point from its remaining two games (v. Jamaica and @ Panama) to punch their ticket to Qatar.

If the USA beats Panama, they ensure that they (And Mexico) are at least making the last chance play-off.

However, if they lose to Panama and Costa Rica beats El Salvador, things would start to look EXTREMELY uncomfortable for them going into the last day. USA and Costa Rica would both be on 22 points with Panama behind them at 21. There are a ton of ways for it to go WAY south for the US.

Mexico has by far the easiest run in over the last two. They can guarantee at least the play-off with a win over lowly Honduras in their next match but even a point from a draw would set them up only needing a win at home against El Salvador to lock up automatic qualification. 4 points for Mexico (and for the USA) gets them automatic qualification.

Costa Rica and Panama can make things interesting but they both are realistically looking at the last chance play-off. Panama have to be feeling heartbroken over their missed opportunity today. They should've beaten Honduras.