The 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup will show a new face to fans around the world, given the number of changes in this edition of the regional tournament. Teams from this confederation had several ways to reach this tournament, which will give back a better show for fans watching the games live, via the TV sets or on their mobile devices.
For the first time in history, this tournament will be played by 16 teams. Six of those sides made it to the competition after playing for a 2018 FIFA World Cup ticket. The remaining slots in the competition were handed out in the CONCACAF Nations League Qualifiers, increasing the amount of teams from Central America and the Caribbean.
In order to reach a wider audience, CONCACAF determined to have four games of the tournament being played in Central America and the Caribbean. Costa Rica and Jamaica will be the first nations outside of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, to host Gold Cup games, with two games being hosted by each of these countries.
The 2019 Gold Cup champions will go on to face the USMNT to determine which CONCACAF side will represent the region in the 2021 Confederations Cup, unless FIFA's plan to cancel the tournament in favor of a revamped FIFA Club World Cup take place.
Without further ado, here's all you need to know about the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
When does the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup kick off?
The 2019 Gold Cup will start on June 15. The final match is scheduled to be played on July 7.
Which teams will play in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup?
This will be the teams playing in the competition:
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Bermuda*
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Canada
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Costa Rica
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Cuba
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Curaçao
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El Salvador
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Guyana*
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Haití
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Honduras
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Jamaica
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Martinique
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Mexico
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Nicaragua
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Panama
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Trinidad & Tobago
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United States
*Bermuda and Guyana will make their debut in the tournament. The United States, Jamaica and Costa Rica will play the role of hosts for the first time in the competition's history. This is the first time in which the Gold Cup will take place in a Central American country and a Caribbean nation.
2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup groups
Group A: Mexico, Canada, Martinique, Cuba.
Group B: Costa Rica, Haití, Nicaragua, Bermuda.
Group C: Honduras, Jamaica, El Salvador, Curaçao.
Group D: USA, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana.
Who are the defending champions?
The USMNT won the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Stars and Stripes are one trophy away from matching Mexico's tally of seven wins in this tournament, which would add more fuel to the duel between both nations.
What are the key games in the group stage of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup?
México vs Cuba – June 15 at 18:30 EST.
Costa Rica vs Nicaragua – A Central American duel on June 16 at 20:00 EST.
Honduras vs Jamaica – First-ever CONCACAF Gold Cup game to be played in the Caribbean, on June 17 at 20:00 EST.
USA vs Guyana – The defending champions step up to defend their throne on June 18 at 20:30 EST.
México vs Canada – Historical rematch between former cup winners on June 19 at 20:30 EST.
USA vs Trinidad & Tobago – The USMNT faces the team that eliminated them from the 2018 World Cup on June 22 at 19:30 EST.
Honduras vs El Salvador – This bitter Central American rivalry takes place on June 25 at 19:00 EST.
Panama vs USA – Last game of the group stage on June 26 at 19:30 EST.
What are the key dates of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup?
Group Stage: June 15 to June 26.
Quarterfinals: June 29 and June 30.
Semi-finals: July 2 and July 3.
Third-place match: July 6.
Final match: July 7.
Which TV channels/online streaming services will broadcast the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup?
Mexico -
TV: Televisa, TDN, TV Azteca, Sky HD.
Online streaming: Blue To Go Video Everywhere, Televisadeportes.com
On-demand: Blue To Go Video Everywhere.
United States -
TV: Fox Sports (English), Univisión (Spanish).
Online streaming: ESPN3, ESPN+, WatchESPN (English); Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, fuboTV (Spanish)
On-demand: ESPN+ (English); fuboTV (Spanish)
Canada -
TV: TSN, CTV (English), RDS (French).
Online streaming: TSN GO, CTV GO, RDS GO.
Formato On-demand: TSN GO, CTV GO, RDS GO.
Costa Rica -
TV: Repretel, Teletica, Tigo Sports.
Online streaming:TBD.
On-demand:TBD.
Panama -
TV: RPC, TVMax
Online streaming: TBD.
On-demand: TBD.
Honduras -
TV: TVC.
Online streaming: TBD.
On-demand: TBD.
El Salvador -
TV: Telecorporación Salvadoreña.
Online streaming: TBD.
On-demand: TBD.
