Overview

• After a 2-2 draw at U.S. Bank Stadium, Diego Luna scored his first international goal and Max Arfsten added a quick second-half strike before Costa Rica’s Alonso Martinez leveled in the 71st minute.
• Goalkeeper Matt Freese made three key saves in the shootout and Damion Downs converted the decisive sixth penalty to secure a 3-2 spot-kicks victory.
• Coach Mauricio Pochettino navigated the quarterfinal without stars such as Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson, leaning on Malik Tillman’s creative spark.
• Guatemala’s upset of Canada on penalties set the stage for the USMNT to seek its eighth Gold Cup title in the semifinal on Wednesday.
• The USMNT has extended its streak of Gold Cup semifinal appearances and will aim to lift the trophy for the first time since 2021.