MIAMI, (Reuters) – All three regional places in the  World Cup finals remain up for grabs as the tightly contested  CONCACAF qualification process reaches the penultimate round tomorrow.  

The United States, who lead the six-team group on 16 points,  would book their place in next year’s finals in South Africa  with a win in Honduras although that is a far from simple task.  

The Hondurans, who despite the distractions of a military  coup, are seeking their first appearance in the finals since  1982. With a 100 percent home record in qualifying, they will  fancy their chances of maintaining that form.  

Mexico, who made a poor start to qualifying, are second on  15 points and have an easier task at home to fifth-placed El  Salvador despite an injury doubt over influential forward  Cuauhtemoc Blanco.  

Former group leaders Costa Rica have slumped to fourth  following defeats by Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador.

After  Rodrigo Kenton was fired last month, new coach Rene Simoes hopes  to get them back on track against his former team Trinidad and  Tobago.  

The top three teams in the group qualify automatically while  the fourth-placed side has to playoff against the fifth-placed  team in South America — currently twice world champions  Argentina.