US vs Mexico for 2010 WC qualifying

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JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (AP): The United States will open the final round of regional qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup at home against Mexico and finish its run against Costa Rica.
The other three teams in CONCACAF'S qualifying tournament, played between February and October, are El Salvador, Honduras and Trinidad and Tobago.
The top three advance to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and the No. 4 team meets South America's fifth-place nation in a home-and-home playoff for another berth.
U.S. coach Bob Bradley was upbeat after Saturday's draw, a low-key event conducted a few hours ahead of FIFA's draw for next year's Confederations Cup.
"The expectation is always that the last round will be very competitive and certainly when you look at this schedule, opening at home with Mexico and finishing at home with Costa Rica, it's a good test."