Panama
Panama made a big leap forward at the last Gold Cup in 2023, beating the USA in the semi-final on penalties before losing to Mexico 1-0 in the final.
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Mexico
Mexico open their Concacaf Nations League Final Four campaign against Panama in the semi-finals at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, in what is a rematch of the 2023 Gold Cup final, which Mexico won 1-0.
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
The BMO Stadium, formerly Banc of California Stadium, is a 22,000 capacity soccer specific stadium in the Exposition Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles.
Jamaica
Jamaica qualified for their first Nations League final four tournament on away goals scored with a second half burst of three goals in a 3-2 away win Canada to tie the overall aggregate at 4-4.
Dignity Health Sports Park
The Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, greater Los Angeles, opened the tournament with a triple header of play-in matches on February 17, followed three days later by the opening of the tournament proper and the USA’s opening game.
Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas
Home to MLS side the Houston Dynamo and the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League, the 22,039-capacity Shell Energy (formerly the BBVA Compass Stadium) was built as a soccer-specific stadium but has been used for lacrosse, rugby, and concerts.
AFCON giant killing continues with Morocco latest to fall
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Bundesliga outlines new media rights packages for 2025/26 to 2028/29
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Football Australia signs Nestlé brand to MiniRoos programme
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Ceferin says A22’s Super League won’t happen and questions sporting integrity of CWC
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Ivory Coast squeeze past Senegal on penalties as despair turns to joy for AFCON hosts
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Kilts packed, the Tartan Army are getting ready for the road
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Greek fans to return to matches in February but only if they comply with ‘draconian’ new rules
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Ceferin shrugs off Boban departure saying Congress will decide if UEFA has term limits
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