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received byes into the semi-finals of the tournament after contesting the final of the 2002 Gold Cup, while four other spots were determined through regional qualification. The United States won the competition with Canada the runner-up. Both teams automatically qualified for the

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Teams

Qualification

UNCAF/NAFU Qualifying

The group winners qualified for the Gold Cup finals. Group A ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ----

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, retrieved 29 May 2006 there were two spots available for the 22 teams taking part.

Preliminary round

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First round

The group winners, in bold, qualified for the final round.

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. ---- Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- Playoff ---- Group C ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group D ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

Final round

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Final tournament

First round

Semifinals

Winners qualified for

Third place play-off

Winner advanced to AFC–CONCACAF play-off.

Final

Awards

References

External links

Regulations
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