With all three nations set to compete in the tournament as co-hosts, Ochoa called for an action plan that includes teams in the region getting more opportunities to compete in different continental competitions.
"I hope we can get to go to the Asian Cup, Copa America, not just play friendlies in the United States. That's not going to benefit us," Ochoa told ESPN.The confederations of Asia, Africa, South America and Europe had at least two teams in the last 16 of the ongoing World Cup in Qatar, while CONCACAF had only one -- the United States -- who were eliminated by the Netherlands.
Ochoa's views were echoed by Paris St Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas of Costa Rica, who went on to stress players had to compete in major European leagues at a young age. "Hopefully all the youngsters can compete at a high level every Sunday and not just in a World Cup," Navas said.
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