USMNT to Compete in 2025 Gold Cup

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup will be held from June 14 to July 6 across the United States and Canada, featuring 16 teams, including guest nation Saudi Arabia. The tournament will be played at 14 stadiums, with the final scheduled for NRG Stadium in Houston. Defending champions Mexico, drawn in Group A, will begin the tournament against the Dominican Republic. The U.S. team, aiming for its eighth title, is in Group D with Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and Saudi Arabia. Jamaica, in Group C, will face Guatemala, Guadeloupe, and Panama. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout rounds, with quarterfinals on June 28-29 and semifinals on July 2. This tournament serves as a crucial competitive event ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will jointly host.