July 4 – With just three days to go before the final of the 2025 Gold Cup in the NRG Stadium in Houston, Concacaf is reporting that there are less than 4,000 tickets left for the 72,200 capacity stadium that will host Mexico and the USA.
England 0 France 2
July 5 – With two quick-fire first-half goals, France stunned England 2-1 in Group D’s blockbuster in Zurich as the Lionesses became the first defending champions to lose their opening match at the European championship.
Portugal arrive in Switzerland with a dream bigger than ever: to finally escape the group stage at a major tournament.
Panama have established themselves as Central America’s leading nation, a mantle they have wrestled off Costa Rica. In 2023 they lost in the final of the Gold Cup to Mexico and in March they lost in the final of the Nations League, also to Mexico.
The current defending champions with a record eight Gold Cup titles, El Tri open the defence of their title against Dominican Republic at the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood Park, Los Angeles. Their expectations and that of their fans is nothing less than a ninth title.
Poland arrive at Euro 2025 as one of the tournament’s most emotional and inspiring debut stories. Their playoff triumph over Austria in December to reach their first-ever major tournament was punctuated by raw celebration – a sign of the emotion they will bring to this summer’s festivities.
Norway are no longer the heavyweights they have been in the women’s international game that they have been in the past, but amid muted expectations, they should still be able to navigate Group A and deliver a respectable result.
Saudi Arabia participated in the CONCACAF Gold Cup as a guest once before, in 1998, finishing in third place. They are set to participate as a guest team in the 2025 and 2027 tournaments following an invitation in December 2024, shortly after Saudi Arabia was selected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Jamaica have been a steady force in the Gold Cup, making 13 appearances as of 2023 and having twice reached the final. But too often they haven’t fulfilled their billing and the promise of their Premier League stars.
Under manager Andries Jonker, the Dutch have lacked flair and cohesion to fulfill their potential and go on to greater heights at major tournaments.
After a disappointing World Cup in 2023, Italy are a squad with a point to prove—and the firepower to do it. Andrea Soncin’s side is built on experience up front and emerging flair on the wings, with a balanced midfield that can mix steel with subtlety and shake up Euro 2025.
Iceland head to Switzerland with quiet confidence – and high expectations. Despite being drawn in a tricky group featuring hosts Switzerland, neighbours Norway, and Finland, Thorsteinn Halldórsson’s side believes it has what it takes to finish top.
Honduras has a long and notable history in the Gold Cup. They have participated in the tournament 16 times as of 2023, missing only the 2002 edition.
Haiti enters the Gold Cup as one of the region’s most storied and resilient teams. The nation boasts a proud history, having won the tournament as hosts in 1973 and finishing as runners-up in 1971 and 1977.
Germany have limped from one problem to the next in the last few years, but recent results have been encouraging.
The reigning world champions Spain will be the favourites to win Euro 2025 and claim their first-ever continental title.
Guatemala have been a determined and resilient competitor in the Gold Cup, making 11 appearances as of 2023. Their best tournament finish came in 1996, when they reached the semi-finals and finished fourth.