In a politically charged showdown, Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia at the 2025 Gold Cup quarter-finals is more than just a match. With billion-dollar Saudi investments, accusations of sportswashing, and revenge on the line,

The quarterfinals will take place on Saturday and Sunday at StateFarm Stadium in the Phoenix suburbs and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, respectively, with doubleheaders set in each stadium. All eight teams will target a spot in the semifinals on July 2 before two clinch a spot in the final on July 6.

Non-member guests have long been a part of Concacaf's tournament, and Saudi Arabia is now the eighth invitee to have debuted in the event.