The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup is underway, and the excitement is building as teams battle for a spot in the knockout rounds. With the group stage nearing its conclusion, several teams have already secured their places in the quarterfinals, while others are still fighting for their chance to advance.
As of today, June 22, 2025, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the United States have officially qualified for the knockout stage. Mexico and Costa Rica both clinched their spots from Group A after winning their first two matches. The United States secured their qualification from Group D.
Here's a closer look at the current standings and potential scenarios:
Group A: Mexico and Costa Rica have secured the top two spots. Their match today will determine who finishes first in the group. Mexico holds a slight advantage in goal differential, meaning a draw would be enough for them to win the group. The Dominican Republic and Suriname have been eliminated from contention.
Group B: The situation in Group B remains open. Canada and El Salvador are in contention for the top spots. Curacao and Honduras will try to gain a spot in the top two.
Group C: Panama and Jamaica are the frontrunners to advance from Group C. Guatemala and Guadeloupe are still in the mix, but they will need strong performances in their remaining matches to have a chance.
Group D: The United States has already qualified, and Saudi Arabia, Haiti, and Trinidad & Tobago are competing for the remaining spot. The USA has secured their spot in the quarter finals and will face the runner-up from Group A.
The knockout stage is set to begin on June 28th. The quarterfinal matchups are pre-seeded, with the winner of Group D facing the runner-up of Group A, and so on. This format ensures that teams from the same group cannot meet again until the final.
Here's the scheduled Quarterfinal matches:
The winners of these quarterfinal matches will advance to the semifinals, which are scheduled for July 2nd. The final will be held on July 6th at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
The Gold Cup serves as an important tournament for teams in the CONCACAF region, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner. For the United States, Canada, and Mexico, who are co-hosting the World Cup, this tournament provides valuable competitive experience as they do not have to go through World Cup qualifying.
