2025 Gold Cup Bracket: USA vs Mexico Avoid Early Matchup

2025 CONCACAF gold Cup Quarterfinals Set: USMNT to Face Costa Rica

The group stage of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold cup has concluded, revealing the eight teams poised to compete for the title. The United States men’s national team will face Costa Rica in the quarterfinals, while a highly anticipated potential clash between the US adn Mexico has been averted – for now.Both rivals advanced through their groups and can only meet in the tournament final on July 6 in Houston, Texas, scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on FOX.

Quarterfinal Matchups Confirmed

The USMNT, having secured the top spot in Group D, will take on Group A runners-up Costa Rica. Mexico, winners of Group A, will face Saudi Arabia, the tournament’s invited team who finished second in Group D. Elsewhere, Canada, as Group B winners, will battle Guatemala (group C runners-up), and Panama (Group C winners) will square off against Honduras (Group B runners-up).

Did You Know? The winner of the USMNT vs. costa Rica quarterfinal will face the winner of Canada vs. Guatemala in the Semifinals. Could we see a North American showdown?

Stakes High Ahead of 2026 World cup

Wiht the Gold Cup serving as the final major competitive tournament in the region before the 2026 World Cup – co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. – these matches carry notable weight. Teams are not only vying for a championship but also using the tournament to fine-tune their squads and build momentum ahead of the expanded World Cup field.

2026 World Cup Expansion: The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, offering more opportunities for CONCACAF nations to participate. This Gold Cup is a crucial proving ground!

Knockout Round Schedule

Here’s a detailed look at the quarterfinal schedule:

Quarterfinals

• Saturday, June 28: Panama vs. Honduras, 7 p.m. ET – State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
• Saturday, June 28: Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia, 10 p.m. ET – State Farm Stadium,Glendale,AZ
• Sunday,June 29: Canada vs. Guatemala, 4 p.m. ET – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
• Sunday, June 29: United States vs. Costa Rica, 7 p.m. ET – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Semifinals

• Wednesday, July 2: TBD vs. TBD,7 p.m. ET – Energizer Park, St. Louis, MO
• Wednesday, July 2: TBD vs. TBD, 10 p.m. ET – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Final

• Sunday, July 6: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. ET – NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

group Stage Recap

Group A: Mexico topped the group with seven points, edging out Costa Rica on goal difference. Costa Rica also finished with seven points but secured the runner-up spot. The Dominican Republic and Suriname were eliminated, each earning a single point.

Goal Difference Matters: Mexico’s superior goal difference secured them the top spot in Group A, highlighting the importance of scoring goals in tournament play.

Group B: Canada dominated group B with seven points, while Honduras finished second with six. Curaçao (two points) and El Salvador (one point) were eliminated from contention.

Group C: Panama showcased an undefeated run, earning nine points to win the group. Guatemala secured second place with six points, surpassing Jamaica and leaving both Jamaica (three points) and Guadeloupe (no points) out of the knockout stage.

Group D: The United States emerged victorious in Group D with a perfect record of three wins and nine points. Saudi Arabia, as the tournament’s invited team, finished second with four points. Trinidad & Tobago (two points) and Haiti (one point) were eliminated.

Invited Team Impact: Saudi Arabia’s performance as the invited team adds an intriguing dynamic to the tournament, showcasing talent from outside the CONCACAF region.

The quarterfinals promise exciting matchups as teams battle for a place in the semifinals and a step closer to lifting the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup trophy.