WCQ roundup: Jamaica stuns Mexico

U.S. and Costa Rica book places in final round, but Mexico stumbles The Reggae Boyz had much to celebrate on Saturday night following a 1-0 upset of the powerful Mexicans. (AP) It was supposed to be a night when CONCACAF's big three -- the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica -- each booked their ticket into the final round of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The USA and Costa Rica held up their ends of the bargain with big victories, while Mexico was stunned by Jamaica at "The Office" in Kingston. That was just part of a very busy weekend of World Cup qualification throughout the region and the world for Major League Soccer players. The U.S. did as expected, routing Cuba 6-1 at RFK Stadium to advance to the final hexagonal stage. After a first-half brace by DaMarcus Beasley, Landon Donovan of the Los Angeles Galaxy... [read full story]