Group A of the CONCACAF Women’s Championship concluded on WED 10 OCT 2018, as Mexico were shockingly sent home early.

• Panama 02-00 Mexico: Mexico were gifted an opportunity to take the lead in first half stoppage time following a handball in the area by Aldrith QUINTERO. But Cañalera keeper Yenith BAILEY came up big for the second consecutive match, saving Charlyn CORRAL’s penalty. In the second half, goals by Karla RILEY and Lineth CEDEÑO sent Panama into the elimination phase, where they are one win away from their first Women’s World Cup appearance. Mexico miss out for the first time since 2007.
• Trinidad-Tobago 00-07 United States: Two goals each from Rose LAVELLE and Alex MORGAN made sure of top spot in Group A for the Americans.
• Advance to semifinals: Panama, United States
• Eliminated: Mexico, Trinidad-Tobago