The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has appointed Lyndon Cooper as Vice President for the Caribbean, following elections held at the Confederation’s 41st Ordinary Congress in Managua, Nicaragua.
Cooper, who ran unopposed, now assumes one of the most influential leadership roles in regional football, becoming responsible for overseeing football development and representing the interests of Caribbean Member Associations at the highest level of CONCACAF governance.
The Congress brought together senior CONCACAF leadership, invited guests, and presidents and delegates from the Confederation’s 41 Member Associations, and also marked ten years of leadership under CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani.
In his address, Montagliani reflected on a decade of progress across the Confederation, crediting Member Associations for helping to rebuild CONCACAF on stable foundations and reinforcing a long-term vision for football development across the region. He also highlighted the historic opportunity ahead as the region prepares to host the FIFA World Cup 2026, congratulating the six teams already qualified and extending best wishes to Jamaica and Suriname ahead of their FIFA Play-Off Tournament in March.
“Over the past decade, we rebuilt CONCACAF on stable foundations,” Montagliani said. “So today we have earned the right to think long term, invest with confidence, and aim higher than ever.”
During the Congress, Member Associations approved CONCACAF’s 2026 budget and completed statutory business aligned with the Confederation’s strategic priorities.
As Vice President for the Caribbean, Cooper will play a central role in advancing football across the region, advocating for Caribbean nations within CONCACAF, and collaborating with fellow Council members to strengthen development pathways, competitions, and governance.
Looking ahead, CONCACAF’s calendar remains packed, with national team and club competitions scheduled throughout 2026. Women’s football will feature prominently as the Concacaf W Qualifiers continue, culminating in qualification for the 2026 Concacaf W Championship and the pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Youth national teams from across the region are also set to compete in a full slate of tournaments.
