A total of 9 CONCACAF teams entered the competition,[1] eventually reduced to 8 after Haiti renounced.[2] Later on, Haiti tried to join again but the late application was rejected.[3] Honduras, El Salvador and the USA[4] did not enter.
Costa Rica (as the hosts), Guatemala (as the defending champions), the Netherlands Antilles and Trinidad and Tobago qualified automatically. Play-offs were arranged for the remaining two spots.[5]
Series One
Mexico qualifies with aggregate score of 4-2.
Series Two
Jamaica qualifies with aggregate score of 3-2.