Two CONCACAF giants collide as Mexico faces Costa Rica in a pivotal Group A finale at the 2025 Gold Cup on Sunday, June 22 at 10:00 PM ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. With both teams already qualified for the knockout stage, this match will determine first place in the group—and potentially avoid a quarterfinal clash with the United States.
Match Overview
Mexico Record: 2–0–0 (6 points, +3 GD)
Costa Rica Record: 2–0–0 (6 points, +2 GD)
Broadcast: FOX Sports, TUDN, ViX, FuboTV
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, NV
Head-to-Head History
| Total Meetings | Mexico Wins | Costa Rica Wins | Draws |
| 60 | 35 | 7 | 18 |
Mexico is unbeaten in their last 11 matches vs Costa Rica (W8 D3), including a 2–0 win in the 2023 Gold Cup quarterfinals.
Players to Watch
Mexico (El Tri)
César Montes: The Lokomotiv Moscow defender has scored 3 goals in 2 matches, including a brace vs Suriname.
Santiago Giménez: Expected to start up front, the Feyenoord striker brings pace and finishing to Aguirre’s 4-4-2.
Edson Álvarez: The midfield anchor controls tempo and breaks up opposition play.
Injury Note: Hirving Lozano and Henry Martín withdrew pre-tournament due to injury.
Costa Rica (Los Ticos)
Manfred Ugalde: The FC Twente forward has 2 goals and 1 assist, including a 103rd-minute winner vs Suriname.
Josimar Alcócer: Scored the decisive goal vs Dominican Republic and adds flair from midfield.
Keylor Navas: The veteran keeper has 75+ caps and remains a calming presence between the posts.
Tactical Breakdown
Mexico: Javier Aguirre’s side plays a structured 4-4-2 with overlapping fullbacks and set-piece strength. Expect rotation but a strong XI to secure top spot.
Costa Rica: Miguel Herrera’s youthful 3-5-2 emphasizes wing play and late-game resilience. They’ve scored 6 of their 7 goals after the 60th minute.
MATCH ODDS
Mexico – 165 Draw + 310 Costa Rica + 475
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
