Match Details
Fixture: United States vs. Guatemala
Tournament: 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup – Semifinals
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Energizer Park, St. Louis, MO
Broadcast: FOX Sports, TUDN, ViX, FuboTV
Match Narrative
The Stars and Stripes are one win away from another Gold Cup final, but standing in their way is a spirited Guatemala side making its first semifinal appearance since 1996. While the U.S. is aiming to reclaim regional dominance, Los Chapines are chasing history in what could be their first-ever Gold Cup final.
Recent Form Snapshot
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| USA | W-W-W-W (1 PK win) | 11 | 3 |
| Guatemala | W-W-L-W-W (1 PK win) | 8 | 5 |
USA edged Costa Rica in a dramatic 2–2 (4–3 PK) quarterfinal thriller.
Guatemala stunned Canada in a 1–1 (6–5 PK) upset to reach the final four.
Predicted Lineups
🇺🇸 United States (4-3-3)
GK: Matt Freese
DEF: John Tolkin, Chris Richards, Walker Zimmerman, Nathan Harriel
MID: Tyler Adams, Diego Luna, Brenden Aaronson
FWD: Paxten Aaronson, Damion Downs, Brian White
Maximilian Arfsten and Diego Luna both scored in the quarterfinal and are expected to start again.
🇬🇹 Guatemala (4-2-3-1)
GK: Nicholas Hagen
DEF: Maynor Dávila, José Pinto, Nicolás Samayoa, Gerardo Gordillo
MID: Óscar Castellanos, Rodrigo Saravia – Rubio Rubin, Marvin Ceballos, Darwin Lom
FWD: José Martínez
Rubio Rubin scored the equalizer vs. Canada and remains Guatemala’s key attacking threat.
Players to Watch
United States
Diego Luna: Scored and assisted vs. Costa Rica; creative engine in midfield.
Matt Freese: Saved 3 penalties in the shootout; emerging as a clutch performer.
Damion Downs: Scored the winning penalty and brings physicality up top.
Guatemala
Rubio Rubin: Veteran striker with MLS experience; scored in the quarterfinal.
Rodrigo Saravia: Midfield anchor with strong distribution and defensive instincts.
Nicholas Hagen: Goalkeeper with sharp reflexes; could be pivotal if it goes to penalties.
MATCH ODDS
United States – 360 Draw + 475 Guatemala + 950
Over 2.5 – 145 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
