With the 6-0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago on Sunday in Charlotte securing not only a spot in the knockout stage but also the top spot in Group A, the USMNT moved on to the quarterfinals of the competition.
As the defending champion, it was just the first step for the U.S. as they look to make another deep run in the CONCACAF championship tournament and give themselves a shot at what would be their fourth straight continental title.
Interim head coach B.J. Callaghan has mixed in a combination of young, rising talent and established veterans to solid results. The U.S. played to a draw with Jamaica in the opening round, but they managed to regroup and secure consecutive 6-0 victories over Caribbean opponents St. Kitts & Nevis and Trinidad & Tobago.
Now, the opposition gets tougher as they advance deeper into the tournament, and they’ll need to prove the slip against Jamaica was an anomaly, instead of a more accurate reflection of where this USMNT roster for the Gold Cup stands.
MORE: Recap the 6-0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago that sent the USA into quarters
USA will face Canada in Gold Cup quarterfinals
The United States play their first knockout match at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 9 in Cincinnati, matched up against the Group D runner-up.
While they were unaware of their opponent upon the conclusion of the Trinidad & Tobago victory, that was determined as Group D concluded play Tuesday, solidifying Canada as their quarterfinal opponent.
Canada had to beat Cuba to advance, winning 4-2 to complete a very shaky group stage showing.
The Canada roster is bereft of their top talent, with Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Stephen Eustaquio, Alistair Johnston, Ismael Kone, and Sam Adekugbe all missing, plus an injury to goalkeeper Milan Borjan.
Group D final standings
Team
Pts
W-D-L
Goals
Scored
Goal
Diff.
1. Guatemala-Q
7
2-1-0
4
+2
2. Canada-Q
5
1-2-0
6
+2
3. Guadeloupe-E
4
1-1-1
8
+2
4. Cuba-E
0
0-0-3
3
-6
Q =Qualified for knockout stage
E =Eliminated from knockout stage contention
Teams qualified for Gold Cup quarterfinals 2023
Only the top two teams from Groups A-D advance to the quarterfinals. Here’s how the groups are shaping up, with Group A and Group B closing out action on Sunday, July 3.
Group
1st place
(QF opponent)
2nd place
(QF opponent)
A
USA (vs. D2)
Jamaica (vs. D1)
B
Mexico (vs. C2)
Qatar (vs. C1)
C*
Panama (vs. B2)
Costa Rica (vs. B1)
D*
Guatemala (vs. A2)
Canada (vs. A1)
Gold Cup quarterfinals schedule 2023
The first two quarterfinals on Saturday, July 8 will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The other quarterfinal doubleheader on Sunday, July 9 will take place at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
No.
Date
Time (ET)
Match
USA
TV/Streaming
Canada
TV/Streaming
1
Sat, July 8
7 p.m.
Panama vs. Qatar
FS1, Fubo,
Univision, TUDN
Fubo, OneSoccer,
Telus (Ch. 980)
2
Sat, July 8
9:30 p.m.
Mexico vs. Costa Rica
FS1, Fubo,
Univision, TUDN
Fubo, OneSoccer,
Telus (Ch. 980)
3
Sun, July 9
5 p.m.
Guatemala vs. Jamaica
FS1, Fubo,
Univision, TUDN
Fubo, OneSoccer,
Telus (Ch. 980)
4
Sun, July 9
7:30 p.m.
USA vs. Canada
FS1, Fubo,
Univision, TUDN
Fubo, OneSoccer,
Telus (Ch. 980)
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