Last updated Jun 11, 3:17am ET

One of the most important continental tournaments before next summer’s World Cup is set for the United States and Canada this year.

The 2025 edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup will get underway on Saturday, with the U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico appearing to be the most likely winners. However, you can find our picks for all clashes on matchday 1 here.

CONCACAF Gold Cup Matchday 1 Picks

Haiti vs. Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia have been invited to take part in this year’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, and they will have high hopes of safely navigating Group D. The nation have been in fine form throughout this calendar year, winning three of their five internationals.

However, they do come into the tournament after a recent defeat against Australia in World Cup qualification. But, they should be capable of starting their tournament with a win against a Haiti side that has typically struggled when taking on more internationally proven nations.  

Pick
Saudi Arabia (-162)
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Costa Rica vs. Suriname

Costa Rica is a proven competitor at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, having safely navigated the group stage in each of the last 13 editions. Their recent form is also impressive after winning four of their last five international friendlies, and scoring ten goals across their last two.

A winning start is highly likely against a Suriname team that will be aiming to get out of the group stage for the first time since 1977.

Pick
Costa Rica (-200)
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Panama vs. Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe have failed to navigate the group stage in each of their last two appearances at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. However, the nation does come into the tournament this year in solid form after winning each of their last four internationals.

However, if there is a nation that could upset the odds this summer, then it is Panama. They recently finished second in the Nations League, and have won each of their last two internationals. They could be hard to stop in their group stage campaign.  

Pick
Panama (-485)
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Jamaica vs. Guatemala

For the second time in a week, Guatemala and Jamaica will lock horns. Jamaica were excellent 3-0 winners in World Cup qualification on Tuesday evening, and another routine victory could be on the cards this week.

Guatemala achieved a fifth-place finish at the previous edition of the Gold Cup, which was their best showing since 1996. However, Jamaica looks to be a nation heading in the right direction under Steve McClaren, and an opening day win in the Gold Cup looks likely.  

Pick
Jamaica (-106)
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Curacao vs. El Salvador

Curacao have made an excellent start to World Cup qualification after winning all four of their Group C matches. However, they will be making their return to the Gold Cup for the first time since 2019.

They could come up short in this opening night assignment, as El Salvador have avoided defeat in each of their last four fixtures, and they have recorded wins in three of their last four competitive matches.  

Pick
El Salvador (+144)
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