1981 CONCACAF Championship qualification


A total of 15 CONCACAF teams entered the competition. The 15 teams were divided into 3 zones, based on geographical considerations, as follows:
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Canada and Mexico advanced to the finals.

Central American Zone

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Honduras and El Salvador advanced to the finals.

Caribbean Zone

Group A Preliminary Round

Guyana won 8-4 on aggregate and advanced to Group A.

Group A

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Cuba advanced to the finals.

Group B

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Haiti advanced to the finals.

Goalscorers

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