The USMNT's to-do list before the 2026 World Cup, ranked by urgency
The USMNT's failure at the Gold Cup makes it clear changes are needed before the 2026 World Cup. Here are the five keys, ranked by urgency.
Freese 'devastated' but hungry after Mexico loss
USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese said he felt devastated following the Gold Cup final loss to Mexico, but insists it will be motivation for the World Cup.
What the Gold Cup revealed about the USMNT's World Cup hopes
The summer got off to a rocky start for the U.S. men's national team, but by the end of the Gold Cup, Mauricio Pochettino's foundations had taken shape.
USMNT built foundation of pride, aggression at Gold Cup
Spanish soccer expert Graham Hunter followed the USMNT at the Gold Cup, and he saw the foundations being laid for Mauricio Pochettino's vision.
Robson: The USMNT will struggle at the World Cup (1:04)
2025 Concacaf Gold Cup bracket and fixtures schedule
Check out all the results, venues and kick-off times for 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, including the knockout bracket.
How the VAR cost the USMNT a crucial handball penalty in the Gold Cup final
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino was fuming after the VAR didn't give his team a handball penalty. Did he have a point?
USMNT's real test from here will be learning from Gold Cup final loss to Mexico
There were plenty of difficult lessons for the USMNT in the Gold Cup final loss to Mexico on Sunday. How Mauricio Pochettino & Co. respond will be telling.
Poch: USMNT Gold Cup lessons 'priceless, painful'
United States coach Maurico Pochettino said his team had learned "priceless" lessons despite a "painful" 2-1 loss to rival Mexico during Sunday's Gold Cup final.
Pochettino talks 'embarrassing' no-call on apparent Mexico handball (1:34)
Concacaf Gold Cup final as it happened: Mexico beats USMNT
Relive updates from Sunday's Gold Cup final between the U.S. and Mexico at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Where did it go wrong for the USMNT in the Gold Cup final? (1:46)
Sloppy USMNT performances to blame as U.S. loses yet another Gold Cup final to Mexico
The USMNT's first chance to win a trophy under coach Mauricio Pochettino slipped away as it played poorly against Mexico in the Gold Cup final.
Álvarez heads Mexico to Gold Cup win over USMNT
Edson Álvarez scored a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 on Sunday night for its record 10th Concacaf Gold Cup title.
Mexico takes down USMNT to win 10th Gold Cup
Edson Álvarez's second-half header gave Mexico a 2-1 win over the United States and a 10th Gold Cup title in a frenetic final at Houston's NRG Stadium on Sunday night.
Jiménez pays tribute to Jota after Gold Cup goal
Mexico striker Raul Jiménez paid tribute to his former teammate Diogo Jota after scoring a goal against the Untied States at the Gold Cup.
Poch: U.S. needs 'pressure' of final before '26 WC
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his team needs the "pressure" Sunday's Gold Cup final against Mexico to prepare for next summer's World Cup.
Pochettino: 'We need to win' Gold Cup Final (0:42)
Santi hopes to 'make fun' of Pulisic after GC final
Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez has plenty of motivation going into Sunday's Gold Cup final against the United States.
Montes: USMNT counterattacks can hurt us (0:33)
Why the Gold Cup final is crucial for USMNT (0:39)
What to know about U.S. vs. Mexico: Gold Cup final preview, predictions, more
Sunday's Gold Cup final is a reunion for the Concacaf rivals U.S. and Mexico, but who has the edge heading into the festivities at Houston's NRG Stadium? Here's what you need to know.
Young USMNT ready for 'hostile' crowd vs. Mexico
USMNT's Walker Zimmerman said that the Gold Cup semifinal win over Guatemala was a "good taste" of what it's like to play in a hostile environment.
Gold Cup Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Dominican Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Suriname | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Canada | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 7 |
| Honduras | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 6 |
| Curacao | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| El Salvador | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Panama | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Guatemala | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Jamaica | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Guadeloupe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| United States | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -5 | 2 |
| Haiti | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |