The CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 continues this Thursday, June 19, with a decisive matchup for first place in Group D: the United States takes on Saudi Arabia at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, in a matchup that has generated great expectations.
The match will kick off at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) / 5:30 p.m. (Pacific Time), an ideal time for U.S. Hispanic audiences.
U.S. arrives with firm footing
The Stars and Stripes debuted with a 5-0 thrashing against Trinidad and Tobago, showing great offensive forcefulness.
Malik Tillman shined with a double-double, while Diego Luna contributed two key assists.
From the bench, Brenden Aaronson and Haji Wright also made their presence felt on the scoreboard.
Coach Gregg Berhalter has managed to consolidate a dynamic and young team, which focuses on possession, high pressing and depth on the wings.
Saudi Arabia surprises in its debut
For its part, Saudi Arabia, in its first participation as a guest country in the Gold Cup, defeated Haiti 1-0 with a goal by Saleh Al-Shehri from the penalty spot.
The team coached by national coach Roberto Mancini showed defensive solidity and effectiveness in quick transitions.
Un duelo que ha generado gran expectativa
With that result, it became the fourth guest nation to win its debut in this tournament, joining a list that includes South Africa, Colombia and Qatar.
History between the two teams
Although this will be the first meeting in the Gold Cup, the United States and Saudi Arabia have already met 7 times in total (5 friendlies and 2 in the Confederations Cup).
The balance favors the U.S. with 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses.
The last meeting was in September 2022, a goalless draw.
The United States’ last victory over Saudi Arabia was in 1999, in the third-place match of the Confederations Cup, with goals by Paul Bravo and Brian McBride.
Where to watch the game in the U.S.
Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT
TV Channels: FOX Sports, TUDN
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