The Sunday round of the Gold Cup has ended, and the debuts in the competition continue. Mexico seeks to defend its crown, while the other teams aim to seize power in Concacaf. Here are the

Mexico and the Dominican Republic faced off in the opening match of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, with Mexico securing a crucial victory. Thanks to a standout performance by Edson Álvarez, El Tri earned vital points to strengthen their position in the group standings.

Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener.

Mexico and Suriname are set to meet for the very first time in the Concacaf Gold Cup, but the two sides do share a bit of history across other official competitions. Their rivalry includes three official meetings — one in FIFA World Cup Qualifying and two more recent clashes in the Concacaf Nations League.

Mexico's scheduled Gold Cup match against the Dominican Republic in Los Angeles this weekend has prompted concern amid disturbances in the city.

Who will come from Groups C and D and have the chance to make their mark? Can the faltering USA, or a strong Panama side claim the Gold Cup?