This is burning! Mexico against Honduras and the United States against Guatemala, are the parties of the semifinals of the Gold Cup Concacaf 2025.
Two hot clashes, with Mexicans and Americans thinking of weighing their lineage and power, and with Hondurans and Guatemalans hopeful to continue giving surprise to tempt reach the final.
Thus the “semis” of the tournament are played this Wednesday, July 2 with the following program. The start schedule announced at the east time (local time):
SF1: 7 PM ET (6 PM)
United States vs Guatemala
Energizer Park – St. Louis, Mo
SF2: 10 PM ET (7 PM)
Mexico vs Honduras
LEVI’S STADIUM – SANTA CLARA, CA
The winning teams will advance to the final to have the opportunity to be crowned Gold Cup 2025.
The Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday, July 6 (7 PM ET / 6 PM Local time) at the NRG Stadium in Houston, being the first time the title is defined in the state of Texas.
Tickets for the semifinals and the final are available in Goldcup.org . The fans can see the games in Fox Sports | Tubi (United States – English), Televisa Univisión | Tudn | VIX (United States – Spanish), Televisa | VIX (Mexico), Uronesoccer | TSN (Canada) and ESPN | Disney+ (Caribbean, Central and South America).
For other territories, they will be available on the Concacaf YouTube channel (all subject to territorial restrictions).
Batacazo de Chapines
In the previous phase of the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup 2025, the Mexican National Team defeated Saudi Arabia (2-0) with work compared to more than 45,000 fans in the State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Az.
Striker Alexis Vega at 49 minutes and Abdullah Madu (with autogol at 81 ′) sealed the qualifying score for the “tricolor” led by coach Javier Aguirre.
In that same city, the Honduras team won a dramatic 5-4 penalty victory over Panama (the game was 1-1 at the regulatory time).
The midfielder “Canalero” Ismael Díaz opened the account at 46 minutes of criminal shot. And about the 82 ′, the “Choco” Lozano emerged to decree the tie that led to the definition from the twelve steps.
On the other day of 4th., Developed at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the Guatemala selected broke the forecasts by beating Canada in a thrilling penalty batch 6-5, after regular time ended 1-1.
The Canadian ram Jonathan David scored at 30 minutes (of criminal controversy). And the Rubin attacker nailed the firm header ball, at 69 ′, to give equality to the “chapines.” Those of the “maple sheet” played with 10 elements after the expulsion of the eaves Jacob Shaffelburg at 49 ′.
On the other hand, the United States National Team defeated Costa Rica 4-3 in another exciting series of penalties, after a 2-2 draw in regular time.
Francisco Calvo had advanced the “ethics” of criminal launch at 12 minutes. Then, Diego Luna (43 ′) and Max Arfsten (47 ′) turned the score for Americans. And later, Alonso Martínez (New York City FC) emerged who with his target at 71 ′ put equality.
The “Beboote” confident in winning
Mexican striker Santiago «Bebote» Giménez, Milan player of the Italian Series A, highlighted the quality of the selection of Honduras, but I hope they will defeat it on Wednesday in the semifinal of the Gold Cup.
«We know of the strength of Honduras; They become strong at home, but now we are going to have the support of our people and that will add to us. We will be motivated from the first minute; I think it will be a great game and we will win it, ”he said.
Mexico arrived on Sunday in Santa Clara, California, where on Monday the coach Javier Aguirre continued with the preparation of the duel against the Hondurans, who arrive motivated after defeating and eliminating the favorite Panama.
«We want to keep the trophy at home and we will go out with everything in the next games; The one who touches him makes the goal, he will do it and we will celebrate in the same way. In the national team we all grab our hands in the country and the goal is to win, ”he added.
Giménez is one of the main Mexican football figures that at 24 has shown great growth that caught Milan’s attention.
When referring to his selection, which defends the title of the Gold Cup achieved in the 2023 edition, he praised the coach Javier Aguirre. «The ‘Basque’ and his coaching staff have made a family. The identity of being Mexicans has returned to us and going to the court with everything. We can lose but we want people to feel identified with us, ”he said.
When referring to his current moment as a professional, Giménez acknowledged having taken important steps in his career, although he accepted his intention to go for more. «I will not stop; The World Cup is coming and before a beautiful season with Milan, ”he concluded.
The Mexicans conclude this Mars their preparation for the duel against the Hondurans, after which Aguirre will leave his titular alignment ready, in which the “Beboote” Giménez could appear.
(With EFE report)
