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Canada reclaimed the top spot in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win over Honduras on Thursday, after the UnitedStates briefly led the standings thanks to their 1-0 win over ElSalvador.

Mexico trailed 1-0 to Jamaica with less than 10 minutes left before Henry Martin and Alexis Vega scored from close range to snatch victory in Kingston.The top three sides qualify automatically for the World Cup in Qatar, with the fourth-placed team, currently Panama on 14 points, going into an intercontinental playoff.

The win extended Canada’s unbeaten streak in the final round of qualifiers to nine games, with a crucial home match against the United States set for Sunday in Hamilton.

 

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