USA continue preparations for World Cup qualifier against Mexico in Ohio

Daily Mail | November 11, 2016

USA have been put through their paces in training ahead of their eagerly-anticipated CONCACAF World Cup qualifier against Mexico in Ohio on Saturday.

The CONCACAF section of qualifying for Russia 2018 is set to begin its final stage, with the US and Mexico joined by Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago in fighting it out for three guaranteed spots.

USA began their quest to qualify for the 21st FIFA World Cup when it took part in CONCACAF's semi-final round last November.

Jozy Altidore (left) goes for a sprint during USA training in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday

Newcastle United right back DeAndre Yedlin (centre right) goes in for a challenge

Toronto's 29-year-old midfielderu00a0Michael Bradley (right) plays a pass to a team-mate — Toronto's 29-year-old midfielder Michael Bradley (right) plays a pass to a team-mate

Sporting Kansas City defender Matt Besler partakes in a small-sided drill with team-mates

Tottenham Hotspur centre halfu00a0Cameron Carter-Vickers (second right) in practice — Tottenham Hotspur centre half Cameron Carter-Vickers (second right) in practice

Having just completed the six-game stage by finishing on top of one of three semi-final groups, the US now finds itself in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying.