A total of 9 CONCACAF teams entered the competition, eventually reduced to 8 after Haiti renounced. Later on, Haiti tried to join again but the late application was rejected. Honduras, El Salvador and the USA did not enter.<br /> 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.
Series One
Mexico qualifies with aggregate score of 4-2.
Series Two
Jamaica qualifies with aggregate score of 3-2.