Overview

• Diego Luna scored in the fourth and 15th minutes to give the U.S. a 2-0 lead and ultimately a 2-1 victory over Guatemala in St. Louis.
• The U.S. held on despite an 80th-minute goal by Guatemala’s Olger Escobar, advancing to its 13th Gold Cup final appearance.
• Mexico edged Honduras 1-0 in Santa Clara with a 50th-minute Raul Jimenez strike, maintaining its bid for a record-extending tenth Gold Cup title.
• Sunday’s final at Houston’s NRG Stadium will pit seven-time U.S. champions against Mexico, which has won nine Gold Cups.
• Results in this tournament are shaping roster decisions and building momentum as both nations prepare to co-host the 2026 World Cup.