CONCACAF

A Concacaf delegation led by President Victor Montagliani and joined by General Secretary Philippe Moggio visited Puerto Rico this week, where they met with Federación Puertorriqueña de Fútbol (FPF) President Ivan Rivera. During the visit, President Montagliani toured the federation’s new headquarters and met with key local stakeholders to learn more about the FPF’s continued efforts to grow the game across the island. Conversations focused on expanding participation at all levels and reviewing major infrastructure investments that will support football’s long-term growth in Puerto Rico.

Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President, Victor Montagliani, attended the 2025 Canadian Premier League (CPL) Final in Ottawa, Canada, where he was recognized with the inaugural CPL Builders Award, celebrating his lifelong commitment to growing the game in Canada and across the Concacaf region.   Guided by a football-first philosophy and love for his country, Montagliani has elevated Canada onto the international football stage, carrying the nation’s flag to places it had never been before.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekdUVbek

At the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Coaches’ Forum, football leaders from across the region gathered to exchange perspectives and reflect on key takeaways from the Confederation’s flagship men’s national tournament. Participants explored how data, collaboration and development are shaping the future of football in the region. Read more from the conversations with coaches, analysts and leaders driving the game forward: https://lnkd.in/eEx_Yg8S 

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Concacaf President Victor Montagliani made an official visit to the Cayman Islands, where he was warmly welcomed by CIFA President Alfredo Whittaker, the CIFA Executive Committee, Premier André Ebanks, Minister of Planning Jay Ebanks, and Minister of Sports Isaac Rankine. Together, they reviewed plans and important next steps for CIFA’s infrastructure project, which will further strengthen football development across the island.

Over the weekend, President Victor Montagliani and General Secretary Philippe Moggio attended the XXIV UNCAF Congress in San José, Costa Rica. In his address to the Congress, President Montagliani commended UNCAF President Pedro Chaluja and his team for the excellent work carried out under his leadership, which is reflected in the performances and achievements of UNCAF’s member associations across the Confederation’s men’s and women’s competitions, including the 2025 Gold Cup, the Central American Cup, and various youth events. Montagliani also reaffirmed Concacaf’s full support for the joint four-nation bid recently submitted by Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, and the United States, to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031.

Concacaf President Victor Montagliani visited Curaçao, where he was welcomed by FFK President Gilbert Martina. Together with the FFK Executive Committee, discussions focused on the growing momentum and enthusiasm driving domestic football and the Association’s Strategic Plan for the 2026–2030 cycle, outlining a strong vision for the years ahead. President Montagliani also met with Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas, and together they toured Curaçao’s newest football facilities, which are helping expand access to the game and create new opportunities for players and communities across the island.

Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani visited Dominica, continuing important meetings with Member Association Presidents, government leaders, and key local stakeholders. Accompanied by Dominica Football Association President Glen Etienne, President Montagliani met with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to discuss the nation’s progress and future opportunities, emphasizing football’s role as an educational tool for young players and as a foundation for a healthy, connected society. He also met with the DFA Executive Committee and toured the Association’s technical center to observe the ongoing efforts to nurture local talent.

As our region prepares to be spotlighted on the global stage, Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani is visiting Member Associations to meet with local leaders and partners advancing the game at every level. The first stop: Aruba, where President Montagliani was warmly welcomed by AVB President Egbert Lacle. During the visit, he met with Prime Minister Mike Eman, Minister of Education and Sports Mrs. Gerlien Croes, Aruban Olympic Committee General Secretary Ms. Nicole Hoevertsz, and representatives from local football clubs. Conversations centered on infrastructure, youth development, and leadership capacity, and the shared goal of working together to ensure the continued growth of football across the Caribbean.

The Miami SCORES Cup, powered by Concacaf, returns on November 8 to bring Miami’s business community together for a day of soccer with purpose. More than 30 local teams will compete while supporting free after-school programs that combine soccer, poetry, and service-learning to empower young people across Liberty City and Little Haiti.   Read more about this year’s event and its impact: http://bit.ly/4qmKnmA