The group stage of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup has wrapped up, revealing the quarterfinal matchups for the US men’s national soccer team.
Earlier, there was speculation about a potential encounter between the US and Mexico in the quarterfinals, which would have marked the earliest meeting of these rivals in the tournament’s history. However, with both teams successfully advancing, they can only clash in the Gold Cup final, which is set to take place in Houston, Texas, on July 6 (7 PM on FOX).
So, who will the USMNT face? They’ll go up against Costa Rica on Sunday, June 29 (7 PM on FOX). The winner will then move on to face either Canada or Guatemala in the semifinals.
The other side of the bracket is also determined; after defeating Saudi Arabia, Mexico will face Honduras, who beat Panama in their match.
As this tournament serves as the last competitive event before the upcoming 2026 World Cup—co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the US—it holds significant implications for the teams involved.
Knockout Round Schedule:
Quarterfinals:
Saturday, June 28 (State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona)
- Honduras 1, Panama 1 (Honduras advances 5-4 on penalties)
- Mexico 2, Saudi Arabia 0
Sunday, June 29 (Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Canada vs. Guatemala, 4 PM
- US vs. Costa Rica, 7 PM
Semi-finals:
Wednesday, July 2
- Canada/Guatemala vs. US/Costa Rica at 7 PM ET – Energizer Park, St. Louis
- Mexico vs. Honduras at 10 PM ET – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Final:
Sunday, July 6
- TBD vs. TBD at 7 PM ET – NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Group Standings Breakdown:
Group A:
Mexico topped the group with 7 points, narrowly ahead of Costa Rica based on goal difference. The Dominican Republic and Suriname were eliminated, finishing with just one point each.
Group B:
Canada emerged victorious with 7 points, while Honduras secured second place with 6 points. Curacao and El Salvador were eliminated, finishing with 2 and 1 point respectively.
Group C:
Panama finished first in the group, unbeaten with a total of 9 points. They were followed by Guatemala with 6 points, while Jamaica and Guadeloupe were knocked out, earning 3 and 0 points respectively.
Group D:
The US completed the group stage with three wins and 9 points, capturing the top position in Group D. Saudi Arabia, the only non-Concacaf team in the group, took second place with 4 points. Trinidad and Tobago (2 points) and Haiti (1 point) were eliminated.
Fan Take: This news is crucial for soccer fans as it sets the stage for thrilling knockout matches, particularly with historical rivalries at stake. The results may also provide insights into team performances leading up to the World Cup, paving the way for momentum in international soccer.
