The Gold Cup brings together the best Concacaf teams, and GOAL provides complete coverage every step of the way.
The 2023 edition of the Gold Cup gathered 16 teams aiming for continental glory. Qatar hosted the event, while the region’s top teams were selected to compete for the title.
The United States entered as the defending champions, while Mexico looked to reclaim the throne it has held for many years. Canada, Costa Rica, and Jamaica joined the mix, each hoping to prove themselves as serious contenders. GOAL delivers in-depth information and updates on Gold Cup 2023.
FORMAT
The Gold Cup uses a group-stage format. Four groups of four teams each unfold, with the top two from every group advancing to the knockout rounds. The quarterfinals are single-elimination matches, leading to the semifinals and, ultimately, the final to crown the champion.
EQUIPMENT
- USA
- Mexico
- Canada
- Costa Rica
- Jamaica
- Honduras
- El Salvador
- Panama
- Haiti
- Guatemala
- Cuba
- Nicaragua
- Qatar
- To be determined
- To be determined
- To be determined
GROUPS
Group stage draw and matchups set the tone for the tournament as nations battle for early momentum.
GROUP A
- Jamaica
- Nicaragua
- USA
- To be determined
GROUP B
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Qatar
GROUP C
- Costa Rica
- El Salvador
- Panama
- To be determined
GROUP D
- Canada
- Cuba
- Guatemala
- To be determined
WHEN DOES IT BEGIN AND WHEN DOES IT END?
The tournament runs from late June to mid-July, with the culminating final deciding the champion.
GROUP PHASE
Match schedules and venues are organized to maximize competitive balance and fan attendance across the group stage.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
- United States vs Jamaica | 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
- Nicaragua vs TBD | 1:30 PM
- Haiti vs Qatar | 4:00 PM
- Mexico vs Honduras | 6:00 PM
MONDAY, JUNE 26
- El Salvador vs TBD | 4:30 PM
- Costa Rica vs Panama | 6:30 PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
- Canada vs TBD | 5:00 PM
- Guatemala vs Cuba | 6:15 PM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
- Jamaica vs Nicaragua | 5:30 PM
- To be determined vs United States | 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
- Qatar vs Honduras | 5:45 PM
- Haiti vs Mexico | 8:00 PM
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
- To be determined vs Panama | 4:30 PM
- El Salvador vs Costa Rica | 6:30 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 1
- Cuba vs To be determined | 5:30 PM
- Guatemala vs Canada | 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 2
- Jamaica vs To be determined | 5:00 PM
- United States vs Nicaragua | 5:00 PM
- Honduras vs Haiti | 7:00 PM
- Mexico vs Qatar | 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 4
- To be determined vs Guatemala | 4:30 PM
- Canada vs Cuba | 4:30 PM
- Costa Rica vs To be determined | 6:30 PM
- Panama vs El Salvador | 6:30 PM
QUARTERFINALS
The top teams from the groups move on to the knockout rounds, where a single loss ends a campaign and a spot in the semifinals awaits the survivors.
SEMI-FINALS
Clinching a place in the final becomes the main objective as teams jockey for a shot at the trophy in a charged atmosphere.
FINAL
The championship match settles the title, crowns the winner, and defines regional pride for the year.
Source: GOAL