Guadalajara Jalisco /
He Concacaf Pre-Olympic Course to Tokyo 2020 will not change location, and it was confirmed next Thursday that it will be played Guadalajara in the month of March, though It will be without an audience in the gallery.
After the original plan was moved by the coronavirus pandemic, Concacaf has announced that the tournament will be held in Perla Tapatia from March 18-30, 2021.
Concacaf emphasized that this tournament is played in a safe environment for participants, so it takes place behind closed doors.
“I want to thank the Mexican Football Association and the Governor of Jalisco for them ongoing commitment to this Olympic men’s qualifier”Assured the Secretary General of Concacaf, Philippe Moggio.
“This match is an important part of the development of elite players for our member associations and gives fans the chance to see the best young players from all over the region compete for the honor of representing their country at the Summer Olympics.
Initially it would be played in March 2020, but the Covid-19 has moved everything, and it will be a year later when it runs.
It should be noted that the groups and participants remain the same, the Group A with Mexico, United States, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica, while Group B, Honduras, Canada, El Salvador, and Haiti.
“The Mexican Football Association is pleased with Concacaf’s decision to hold the pre-Olympic game in Guadalajara and capitalize on the efforts previously made by the parties involved.
We appreciate the work done and the enthusiastic participation of the Government of Jalisco, the Atlas and Guadalajara clubs, ”he told Concacaf. One of Luisa, President of the Mexican Football Association.
The venues will remain the Jalisco Stadium and the Akron Stadium.