Overview
- Diego Luna scored twice within 15 minutes to propel the USMNT to a 2-1 semifinal win over Guatemala in St. Louis.
- Olger Escobar’s 80th-minute goal and a late save by goalkeeper Matt Freese ensured a tense finish but could not prevent the US from advancing.
- Defending champions Mexico reached Sunday’s final with a 1-0 victory over Honduras, courtesy of Raul Jimenez’s second-half strike at Levi’s Stadium.
- The United States and Mexico will contest the CONCACAF Gold Cup final on Sunday at Houston’s NRG Stadium in a matchup of the region’s most successful teams.
- Mexico is a slight favorite at +100 against the US’s +110 at DraftKings Sportsbook as both sides seek to add to their record Gold Cup title tallies ahead of the 2026 World Cup.