It's Saudi Arabia, which pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history at Qatar 2022, when it beat Lionel Messi and eventual champions Argentina 2-1 in the group stage.

The USMNT — which is playing the tournament without a number of its key players, including Christian Pulisic — should get a sterner test from its next Gold Cup opponent: Saudi Arabia. Just two and a ...

USMNT edges Saudi Arabia, clinches Gold Cup quarterfinal spot Defender Chris Richards scores off a curving free kick from Sebastian Berhalter in the second half, and the Americans hold on for a 1 ...

The Gold Cup represents the last competitive test for the Americans ahead of the 2026 World Cup. As co-host with Mexico and Canada, the U.S. is an automatic qualifier for the World Cup.

The U.S. men's national soccer team stayed unbeaten in the 2025 Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in a group match Thursday at Q2 Stadium in Austin.

Chris Richards celebrates after scoring a goal in the U.S. men’s soccer team’s 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in their CONCACAF Gold Cup match on June 19, 2025. Getty Images “It wasn’t an easy ...

USMNT beats Saudi Arabia 1-0 in Gold Cup, advances to quarterfinals The U.S. will close group play against Haiti on Sunday but are through to the knockout rounds.

USMNT beats Saudi Arabia 1-0 in Gold Cup, advances to quarterfinals The U.S. will close group play against Haiti on Sunday but are through to the knockout rounds.