The CONCACAF Gold Cup has been a joy to watch so far, with some teams defying the odds and advancing deep into the tournament’s knockout stages. The USMNT and Mexico were the favorites heading into the tournament, but after a lackluster performance by the USMNT against Jamaica, many doubted they could make it to the final.
The USMNT won two of their last three group stage matches to advance into the quarter-finals, where they beat Canada on penalties after a goalless draw. The upset came in the semi-finals when an underdog Panama defeated the USMNT in penalties.
Panama has finally managed to reach the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the first time in ten years. They will face a Mexico side that is trying to extend their record to nine trophies since the Gold Cup was first held in 1991.
Panama Eyeing to Win Their First CONCACAF Gold Cup by Defeating Mexico
Panama is one match away from winning their first CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the only team before them is a Mexico side that wants to extend their record to nine titles. Both teams have performed superbly in the competition so far. Panama are on a 5-match unbeaten run after their recent victory over the USMNT on penalties yesterday.
The finalist took seven points from a possible nine in their first three group stage matches, only dropping points against El Salvador in a 2-2 draw. Panama’s quarter-final match against Qatar was a complete rout. They put four goals past the Middle Easter nation while managing to keep their sheet clean.
A crunch match against the United States in the semi-final saw Panama emerge victorious on penalties. They’ve booked a final spot against Mexico and hope to upset the eight-time champions when both teams face off on Sunday.
Which Country Has the Most CONCACAF Gold Cup Medals in the History of the Competition?
This is the seventeenth edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup since the tournament became what it is now back in 1991. The United States won the inaugural tournament before Mexico went on to win three of the next four trophies. Mexico holds the record for the most CONCACAF medals in the history of the competition, with eight trophies.
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The United States has won the competition seven times, making them the second-most successful team in the competition’s history. Canada shares the spotlight with the remaining two teams having won the Gold Cup once.
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