The USMNT and Mexico remain the leading contenders to lift the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, a trophy both nations have dominated since 2002. With the group stage coming to a close, fans are eager to know when and who their teams will face in the quarterfinals.
Both teams secured the top spots in their respective groups. For the USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino’s squad had already clinched qualification heading into Matchday 3 but still managed a 2-1 victory over Haiti. The Americans finished Group D with a perfect record: 9 points, 8 goals scored, and just one conceded.
Mexico also topped its group—this time Group A—but with a less convincing performance than the USMNT. After a narrow win over the Dominican Republic, a 2-0 victory against Suriname, and a scoreless draw with Costa Rica, El Tri finished with 7 points, tied with the Ticos but ahead on goal difference, leaving some lingering questions about their form.
The quarterfinal bracket was set so that the Group A winner would face the Group D runner-up, and vice versa. With Mexico drawing Costa Rica on the final matchday, a potential clash between Mexico and the USMNT in the quarterfinals—what would have been their first meeting at this stage of the tournament—has been avoided.
USMNT and Mexico quarterfinal opponents
Mexico will face Saudi Arabia, who finished second in Group D with 4 points. That matchup is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. It will be the first meeting between the two nations since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where Mexico earned a 2-1 victory.
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The following day, Sunday, June 29, the USMNT will take on Costa Rica at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN at 7PM ET. The last time these teams squared off in the Gold Cup was in the 2017 semifinals, where the Americans secured a 2-0 win en route to lifting the trophy against Jamaica.
Winning the Gold Cup would serve as a crucial confidence boost for both teams as they continue preparations for the 2026 World Cup, where they’ll share hosting duties with Canada. With knockout play ahead, both Mexico and the USMNT now face the task of proving their status as favorites next weekend.
