📊 How Both Teams Arrive

🇲🇽 Mexico

Led by Javier Aguirre, Mexico advanced as Group A leaders with 7 points, following victories over the Dominican Republic (3-2) and Suriname (2-0), along with a goalless draw against Costa Rica. Despite remaining undefeated, the team has shown struggles in finishing, having scored only one goal by a striker during the group stage.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, a special guest in this edition of the Gold Cup, qualified as runners-up in Group D with 4 points. Their performance included a 1-0 win over Haiti, a 1-0 loss to the United States, and a 1-1 draw with Trinidad and Tobago.

🔍 Key Match Factors

Mexico’s offensive efficiency:
Finishing has been a concern for coach Aguirre. Players like Raúl Jiménez and Santiago Giménez are expected to take on more prominent roles in this match.

Saudi defensive solidity:
Coached by Hervé Renard, Saudi Arabia has shown defensive strength, conceding only two goals in the group stage. Their game relies on tactical order and counterattacks.

Head-to-head history:
Mexico and Saudi Arabia have faced each other six times, with five victories for Mexico and one draw. Their last meeting was in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where Mexico won 2-1.

📅 Match Details

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:15 p.m. (Pacific Time)
🏟 Stadium: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
📺 Broadcast: TUDN, Univisión

🎯 What’s at Stake?

The winner of this match will advance to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Panama vs. Honduras.