The United States will face Haiti, Saudi Arabia, and Trinidad & Tobago in Group D of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Defending champion Mexico is in Group A with Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Suriname. Canada will play Curaçao, El Salvador, and Honduras in Group B, while Panama meets Guadeloupe, Guatemala, and Jamaica in Group C.
The tournament begins on June 14 in Inglewood, California, with the final on July 6 in Houston. The knockout stage starts June 28-29. Match venues include 14 stadiums in 11 areas, excluding the Eastern seaboard.
The U.S. will field a second-string team again after losing the 2023 semifinal to Panama on penalties. These will be its final competitive matches before the 2026 World Cup opener on June 12.
Saudi Arabia is an invited guest for the 2025 and 2027 editions. FIFA has prioritised the Club World Cup over this tournament.
GROUPS
Group A: Mexico, Costa Rica, Suriname, Dominican Republic
Group B: Canada, Honduras, El Salvador, Curacao
Group C: Panama, Jamaica, Guatemala, Guadeloupe
Group D: United States, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi Arabia
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