With the group stage wrapping up, the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup is barreling towards the knockouts with the final eight teams left standing.
The USA and Mexico both won their respective groups and are into the quarterfinals, while Canada made it through as a group runner-up with a victory in the final group match.
The Sporting News brings you a full look at where the knockout stage stands currently and what the quarterfinals will look like as the spots are claimed.
MORE: A full look at the Gold Cup schedule, group standings, and TV information
Gold Cup Quarterfinals 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 | 10 p.m. | Mexico vs. Costa Rica | FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
| 3 | Sun, July 9 | 6 p.m. | Guatemala vs. Jamaica |
FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
| 4 | Sun, July 9 | 9 p.m. | USA vs. Canada |
FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
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 shape:
| 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) |
The USA and Jamaica are confirmed as A1 and A2, and Mexico and Qatar are through as B1 and B2, respectively. Guatemala and Canada were the top two finishers in Group D, while Panama and Costa Rica move on as the top two Group C representatives, respectively.
If teams are level on points, the first tiebreaker is goal difference, followed by the greatest number of goals scored per the official tournament rules (page 25).
- Goal difference in all group matches;
- Most goals scored in all group matches;
- Greatest number of points in matches between tied teams only;
- Goal difference in matches between tied teams only;
- Most goals scored in matches between tied teams only;
- Fewest disciplinary points in all group matches (yellow/red cards);
- Random drawing.
Group A
- 1st: USA (7 pts, +12 GD)
- 2nd: Jamaica (7 pts, +8 GD)
The United States qualified as the top team in this group thanks to a +12 goal differential vs. Jamaica’s +8. The Americans will play in the last quarterfinal against the runner-up from Group D (Canada). Jamaica advance to take on first place from the same group (Guatemala).
Group B
- 1st: Mexico (6 pts, +5 GD)
- 2nd: Qatar (4 pts, 0 GD)
Mexico dropped their final match against Qatar 1-0, but it did not cost them first place in Group B after Haiti lost to Honduras. Qatar used the win to edge out Honduras for second place on goal difference (0 to -3).
Group C
- 1st: Panama (7 pts, +2 GD)
- 2nd: Costa Rica (4 pts, +1 GD)
Panama tied their final group stage game 2-2 to El Salvador, but they kept the top position of the group. Costa Rica defeated Martinique with a decisive 6-4 win to take the second spot and move on the quarterfinals.
Group D
- 1st: Guatemala (7 pts)
- 2nd: Canada (5 pts)
Canada got the win they needed in their final group match over last-place Cuba to overtake Guadeloupe in the standings after the French territory lost in a wild finale to eventual group winners Guatemala. A late Nicholas Hagen penalty kick save sealed the Guatemala 3-2 victory.
Gold Cup quarterfinal schedule
With the group stage completed, the knockout stage bracket commences with the quarterfinals. The entire knockout bracket is single elimination with a winner determined on the day.
With the USA and Mexico winning their group, the two giants can only meet in an eventual final.
- Quarterfinals: Sat, July 8 & Sun, July 9
- Semifinals: Wed, July 12
- Final: Sun, July 16
Semifinals
The semifinals will be held at SnapDragon Stadium (San Diego, Calif.) and at Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, Nev.), but CONCACAF will only decide after the group stage which venue hosts each semifinal.
One match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and the other at 10:30 p.m. ET.
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | USA TV/Streaming |
Canada TV/Streaming |
| Wed, July 12 | TBD | Panama/Qatar vs. USA/Canada |
FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
| Wed, July 12 | TBD | Mexico/Costa Rica vs. Guatemala/Jamaica |
FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
Final
The championship match will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | USA TV/Streaming |
Canada TV/Streaming |
| Sun, July 16 | 8 p.m. | SF1 vs. SF2 | FOX, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |