At the beginning, the CONCACAF Gold Cup was founded in 1991. It is the top continental tournament for men’s senior national teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Specifically, the tournament is held on a biannual basis, with soccer betting odds. Previously, this event was known as the CONCACAF Championship from 1963 to 1989. Namely, Canada, Mexico, and the United States have won this tournament. Defending champion Mexico won its ninth title in 2023. Correlate that Mexico is the most successful team in the Gold Cup. The USA and Mexico opened as the co-favorites for 2025.
2025 CONCACAF GOLD CUP
| Date: | June 14 through July 6, 2025 |
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Odds to win at SBG
| Team | Odds |
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| USA | 7/4 |
| Mexico | 7/4 |
| Canada | 11/2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10/1 |
| Panama | 12/1 |
| Costa Rica | 16/1 |
| Jamaica | 25/1 |
| Guatemala | 66/1 |
| Honduras | 66/1 |
| All Other Teams | 15/1 or higher |
USA
Initially, analysts evaluating the USMNT’s chances in the Gold Cup will need to focus on the players who will participate in the tournament, instead of those who won’t. Already, there were worries about a summer without Club World Cup participants—namely, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Gio Reyna. And then Christian Pulisic opted out. While Sergiño Dest and Antonee Robinson also had to bow out because of injury. So too did forward Folarin Balogun and goalkeeper Zack Steffen, among others.
Hence, it means numerous online wagering opportunities for players to compete for a spot in the 2026 World Cup roster. Whether it be a breakout from Paxten Aaronson. Or continued good play from Vancouver Whitecaps standouts Sebastian Berhalter and Brian White. And then great center back play from regulars Chris Richards and Mark McKenzie.
Meanwhile, manager Mauricio Pochettino seems flustered that he’s spending this much time speaking about getting a response from his team and encouraging players to come in. Winning the Gold Cup with this group wouldn’t cure the physical ailments. However, it would make the U.S. feel a lot better about next summer.
Mexico
El Tri go into the Gold Cup as the defending champions, not only of this tournament but also fresh off their first Concacaf Nations League title. Yet, it still doesn’t feel like Mexico is head and shoulders above many of its regional rivals. Especially the North Americans.
This tournament provides the team with the opportunity to prove that it is the top team in Concacaf. However, it is also evident that things are going well ahead of the World Cup returning to the country in 2026. The failure to exit the group in 2022 still lingers, but the recent triumphs have shifted the mood in a far more positive direction.
Overall, the hope is that a strong defensive base will hold. Additionally, Mexico hopes for a strong performance from veteran forward Raúl Jiménez. He was the soccer lines hero of the Nations League final four games. But also of the quarterfinal series with Honduras. Namely, Alexis Vega will also replicate the creative role he played for Toluca on the way to the Liga MX title.
In addition, contributions from younger talent, such as AC Milan forward Santiago Gimenez or the 16-year-old rising star Gilberto Mora, would also be welcomed.
Canada
Canada is the only team, other than Mexico or the U.S., to win the tournament, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to recall that magical moment from 2000. While absences because of injury or the Club World Cup, or both in the case of mega-star Alphonso Davies, will dent the team, the Canada squad continues to look more and more dangerous.
Things will still have to go just right for Jesse Marsch to win a first major trophy in a quarter-century, but forwards Jonathan David and Promise David arrive in good form, and the midfield has lots of quality as well. Without center back Moïse Bombito, the biggest question is an unwanted throwback to the years before Canada locked up 2022 qualification. Can this team defend well enough to return to the trophy stand?
SBG Best Bet: Mexico.