Saint Lucia Football Association Inc. president Lyndon Cooper has made history once again with his election to the vice-presidency of Concacaf, the governing body for football in North and Central America and the Caribbean. Cooper was last year elected as president of the Caribbean Football Union, a first for Saint Lucian football.
He returned to Saint Lucia on Tuesday, after being elected unopposed as Concacaf Vice President for the Caribbean, as the umbrella organisation staged its 41st Congress in Managua, Nicaragua.
The milestone gathering brought together invited guests, Concacaf senior leadership, and presidents and delegates from the Confederation’s 41 member associations. It also marked 10 years of leadership under Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by Concacaf members Canada, Mexico, and the USA, and with six Concacaf nations already qualified, Montagliani congratulated those teams and wished Jamaica and Suriname well as they prepare for the FIFA Play-Off Tournament in March.
The Canadian further credited member associations for reshaping Concacaf and strengthening its foundations, while reaffirming the Confederation’s commitment to raising standards across the region.
“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. As we step toward 2026, this is a moment to be proud, a moment to enjoy, and a moment to break through ceilings. Our continued success will come from staying united, leading through service, and protecting the integrity that makes progress possible.”
Member associations approved Concacaf’s 2026 budget during the working session. They also addressed statutory matters and received updates aligned with the Confederation’s strategic priorities.
