The U.S. men’s national team suddenly made its life hard in advancing to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, but the team survived its quarterfinal and now get a Guatemala team coming off an upset of Canada.
So far the tournament has mostly gone according to form, in that the USMNT remains on a collision course to play Mexico in the Sunday final. Both the U.S. and El Tri are big favorites in the semifinals.
The U.S.-Guatemala team pits two squads that reached the semis in a six-penalty shootout.
What time does the USMNT play in Gold Cup?
The United States plays in the semifinals against Guatemala, at 5 p.m. Mountain/6 p.m. Central on Wednesday, July 2 at Energizer Park in St. Louis.
What channel is US soccer on?
The 5 p.m. MT/6 p.m. CT match between the United States and Guatemala will be televised on FS1 in English and on TUDN and ViXin Spanish.
Where does the US stand in Gold Cup?
The U.S. reached the semifinals after a penalty shootout victory against Costa Rica that concluded regulation in a 2-2 tie. Keeper Matt Freese saved three of the six penalties he faced.
The winner of the U.S.-Guatemala game plays the winner of Mexico-Honduras for the championship on Sunday, July 6.
How to watch USMNT in Gold Cup
Gold Cup prediction, odds for US vs. Guatemala
Sports Mole: US 2, Guatemala 1
It writes: “In spite of their diminished squad, an unfamiliar USA side have shown signs of progress at their home tournament, and they should now make it through to the final.”
Sportskeeda: US 2, Guatemala 1
It writes: “The Stars and Stripes are favorites here, given their incredible head-to-head record in the fixture, their home support and their fine run of form this year. Guatemala have proven to be no pushovers and will once again relish their underdog tag, but we expect the US to prevail narrowly.”
Football Whispers: US to win high-scoring game
It writes: “USA know how to score goals and Guatemala often concede. A high-scoring win for the in-form Stars and Stripes is the best pick at the Gold Cup.”
US soccer vs. Guatemala, spread and total
The US is heavily favored to win, according to odds on BetMGM.com.
USMNT Gold Cup schedule
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter.
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