Honduras given an added time lifeline after Qatar throw away points again
June 29 – Lightening does strike twice. For the second time in two matches a goal deep into extra time ruined Qatar’s chances of crucial group points.
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Panama quietly confident, Martinique want at least a point
By Samindra Kunti in New Jersey
June 29 – On Friday, Panama and Martinique will battle for top spot and qualification in Group C of the Gold Cup with Los Canaleros firm favourites after their opening-match win against Costa Rica and their recent record against the Caribbean side.
El Salvador and Costa Rica coaches battle for Gold Cup redemeption
June 30 – All eyes at the Red Bull Arena tonight will be on Costa Rica and their beleaguered coach Luiz Suarez, who is under huge pressure to get the Ticos’ Gold Cup campaign back on track against El Salvador and save his own job.
Mexico and Haiti return to Glendale promising a rerun of a 2019 classic
June 29 – Mexico return to the Gold Cup fray tonight in a re-match of their 2019 semi-final classic against Haiti that the Mexicans won in extra time with a late penalty.
Jamaica sink Trinidad and Tobago in the battle for Caribbean bragging rights
June 28 – Jamaica brushed Caribbean rivals Trinidad and Tobago aside in St Louis with a 4-1 win that put them top of Group A.
Ferreira hattrick as US brush aside St Kitts and Nevis
June 28 – The USA made short work of St Kitts and Nevis in front of a home crowd in a not quite full stadium in St Louis, beating the Caribbean islanders 6-0.
Guatemala’s Tena says his team is improving and can challenge Canada
June 29 – Guatemala coach Luis Tena believes his team can build on their narrow 1-0 victory against Cuba to improve and challenge Canada in their second Group D fixture.
Canada Soccer struggles for cash as World Cups loom
June 28 – With the country due to co-host the men’s World Cup in just three years’ time, Canada Soccer has been plunged into financial turmoil with its interim general secretary, Jason de Vos, warning it may need to consider filing for bankruptcy protection.
Group A moves into second round matches with a Caribbean Classico
June 27 – The Gold Cup second round of group games start to night in Group A at CITYPARK, St Louis with a Caribbean classic.
Guatemala lose Mendez, miss penalty, but still find enough to dispatch Cuba
By Samindra Kunti in Fort Lauderdale
June 27 – Guatemala sank Cuba with a second-half strike from Darwin Lom to kickstart their Gold Cup campaign in winning fashion.
Canada and Guadeloupe trade own goals in Group C stalemate
June 28 – For 20 minutes it looked like Canada’s blushes, and coach John Herdman’s chutzpah, had been spared in their Gold Cup opener against preliminary round qualifier Guadeloupe.
Costa Rica’s Suarez feels the heat in Fort Lauderdale after Panama loss
February 27 – Costa Rica coach Luis Suarez will need to pick up the pieces with growing calls for his resignation following a dismal 2-1 defeat in their Gold Cup opener against Panama.
BMO signs up for World Cup/Gold Cup double deal
June 27 – The first deal coming out of the new Concacaf/FIFA commercial partnership has been struck with Canada-based bank BMO.
Panama make it a hattrick of wins against Costa Rica
By Samindra Kunti in Fort Lauderdale
June 27 – In a clash of Central American giants, Panama carried the momentum from the Nations League group stages forward to defeat Costa Rica for a third time in a row with a routine 2-1 victory.
Panama use pain of missing out on World Cup to drive new era
June 27 – Panama’s painful World Cup qualification defeat to Costa Rica is still a source of motivation for the country, said manager Thomas Christiansen.