History of CONCACAF Nations League in Timeline

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CONCACAF Nations League

The CONCACAF Nations League is an international football competition involving senior men's national teams from CONCACAF member associations. It serves to determine the continental champions of North America and is played during FIFA International Match Calendar dates, replacing some international friendlies. Qualifying occurred from September 2018 to March 2019, with the inaugural tournament commencing in September 2019.

April 2017: Format Proposals Investigated

On April 8, 2017, format proposals for the CONCACAF Nations League were first formally investigated at the XXXII CONCACAF Ordinary Congress in Oranjestad, Aruba.

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November 2017: Tournament Announcement

In November 2017, the CONCACAF Nations League tournament was officially announced, outlining its tiered league structure and promotion/relegation system.

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November 2017: Format Confirmed

On November 16, 2017, CONCACAF confirmed the format for the Nations League.

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September 2018: Nations League Qualifying Tournament

In September 2018, the one-time qualifying tournament for the CONCACAF Nations League began.

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March 2019: End of Nations League Qualifying Tournament

In March 2019, the one-time qualifying tournament concluded.

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September 2019: Inaugural Tournament

In September 2019, the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League tournament commenced.

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June 2022: League Phase Played

In June 2022, the league phase of the 2022-23 season was played due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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2022: No Relegations

Due to format change announced in February 2023, no teams were relegated from the 2022-23 season.

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February 2023: Format Change Announcement

On February 28, 2023, CONCACAF announced a format change for the 2023–24 season of the CONCACAF Nations League, resulting in no teams being relegated from the 2022–23 season.

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March 2023: League A Structure

In March 2023, the CONCACAF rankings determined the teams that would enter the group stage for League A, which was increased to 16 teams. The top 4 teams advanced to the quarter-finals.

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2023: Promotion and Relegation Resumed

In 2023, promotion and relegation resumed for the 2023–24 season, with teams moving between League A, B and C based on their performance.

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