United States, Costa Rica qualify for 2014 World Cup finals

Costa Rica's Randall Brenes (kneeling) celebrates his goal against Jamaica with teammates during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Kingston, September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy

(Reuters) - The United States and Costa Rica secured a place in next year's World Cup finals in Brazil when Honduras drew 2-2 with Panama in a CONCACAF qualifier on Tuesday. The United States beat Mexico 2-0 and Costa Rica drew 1-1 in Jamaica in earlier matches but they had to wait until confirmation of the Honduras result to begin their celebrations. (Editing by Nick Mulvenney)