The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup reaches the semifinal stage as the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) face Guatemala in what promises to be a high-stakes clash. The match kicks off on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch USA vs Guatemala
- United States: Fox Sports
- United Kingdom: CONCACAF GO YouTube channel
USA Team News: Searching for Balance Under Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino has guided the USMNT to a perfect Gold Cup campaign so far, winning all three group-stage matches and edging Costa Rica on penalties in the quarterfinals. Despite resting stars like Christian Pulisic, the squad has remained healthy with no new injuries reported. Pochettino continues to experiment with his lineup as he looks to fine-tune the team’s formula for success.
Projected USA Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Matt Freese
- Defense: Freeman, Chris Richards, Rea, Arfsten
- Midfield: Tyler Adams, Luca De La Torre
- Attacking Midfield: Berhalter, Tillman, Luna
- Striker: Agyemang
Guatemala Team News: Riding the Wave of Momentum
Guatemala have been one of the surprise stories of the tournament. After a strong group stage, where they finished ahead of Jamaica, they stunned Canada in the quarterfinals, advancing via penalties. The team will be without goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen due to injury, but morale remains high as they look to continue their Cinderella run.
Projected Guatemala Starting XI (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Kenderson Navarro
- Defense: Herrera, Jose Carlos Pinto, Nicolas Samayoa, Jose Morales
- Midfield: Stheven Robles, Jose Rosales, Rudy Munoz
- Attack: Olger Escobar, Rubio Rubin, Oscar Santis
What’s at Stake
A place in the 2025 Gold Cup final is on the line as both teams look to capitalize on their tournament form. The USMNT are aiming to secure another major final under their new manager, while Guatemala are seeking to continue their historic run.
Stay tuned for live coverage, highlights, and post-match analysis as this exciting semifinal unfolds.
