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VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Host Canada will face Costa Rica, Cuba and Haiti, while the United States will play Mexico, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic in the group phase of the CONCACAF Olympic women's qualifying finals.
Monday's draw for the January 19-29 in Vancouver event ensured a rematch between the two-time winner of the tournament, the United States, against Mexico, which upset the Americans in the semifinals of last year's Women's World Cup Qualifying.
A complete schedule of games is expected to be announced by the end of the week.
Two teams will qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London July 27-August 12.
The United States beat Canada on penalties in the 2008 Olympic qualifying final and defeated Mexico 3-2 in 2004.
Canada is the reigning CONCACAF women's champion and will play in the Pan American Games semifinals on Tuesday along with Mexico.
Group A
Canada
Costa Rica
Cuba
Haiti
Group B
United States
Mexico
Guatemala
Dominican Republic