text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_23995075_2 (qualifying_start_date VARCHAR, confederation VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many qualifying start dates for the Concacaf confederation?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(qualifying_start_date) FROM table_23995075_2 WHERE confederation = "CONCACAF"