Competition Format
The twelve teams that qualified were divided into three groups. The top two teams in each group advanced to the knockout stage along with the best two of the third-place teams, filling out the knockout field of eight.
If teams were level on points, they were ranked on the following criteria in order:
- Head to head matches between the tied teams (if applicable)
- Greatest goal difference in group matches
- Greatest number of goals scored in the three group matches
- If teams are still tied, CONCACAF will hold a drawing of lots
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