The group stage of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup has concluded, and we know who the U.S. men's national team will face in the quarterfinals. Entering Sunday's group stage games, there was a possibility that the U.S. could play Mexico in the quarterfinals – the earliest the two rivals would have met in the history of this tournament.

Suriname goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen, left, watches a header by Mexico defender César Montes enter his net for a goal during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) AP

Mexico benefitted from Alexis Vega’s quick reactions and a fortuitous late own goal to remain on track to defend its Concacaf Gold Cup title with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday.