Mexico didn’t disappoint and defeated Honduras 3-0 to be the second semifinalists of the Gold Cup 2021. El Tri scored all their goals in the first half with an aggressive game. Now, they will play against the winner of the Costa Rica-Canada clash. 

Rogelio Funes Mori scored the first with a header after a great pass from El “Chaka” Rodríguez from the right. Before, Mexico had several chances and they kept coming. Jonathan Dos Santos scored the second five minutes later and Pineda made the third with another header. 

El Tri kept trying to score, despite the advantage. Honduras, on the other hand, got some chances but Alfredo Talavera prevented them from scoring. Like that, Mexico are still on their way to defend their 2019 title. Here, check out highlights and goals:

 

Mexico vs Honduras: Match Preview

The 2021 Gold Cup is getting to its most exciting part as the knockout stages are about to begin. Mexico and Honduras will clash today, July 24, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale looking for a place in the semifinals. Here, you will find everything there is to know about this exciting game, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it in the US.

The reigning champions have begun their way to a back-to-back title on the right foot, winning Group A and keeping three clean sheets. Gerardo Martino's boys, however, still have work to do and from now on they must bring their A-game.

La H, meanwhile, suffered a shocking defeat in the final matchday of Group D which ended their hopes of clinching their first seed. They also arrive under challenging circumstances, with their star Alberth Elis ruled out and coach Fabian Coito isolated after testing positive for Covid. Will Honduras overcome the circumstances to upset Mexico's aspirations?

Mexico vs Honduras: Match Information

Date: Saturday, July 24, 2021
Time: 10 PM (ET)
Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale

Mexico vs Honduras: Time by State in the US

ET: 10 PM
CT: 9 PM
MT: 8 PM
PT: 7 PM

Mexico vs Honduras: Storylines and Head-to-Head

Mexico are once again favorites to claim Concacaf's ultimate prize and keep extending their dominance in the Gold Cup. Still, El Tri failed to shine in the group stage as they were held by Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador made them sweat on Matchday 3. El Tri managed to finish first, though, and how they perform from now on it's what matters. 

They won't be counting on Hirving Lozano for the remainder of the tournament, which means a huge casualty for Martino's side. However, Honduras seem to be under much more difficult circumstances following their defeat at Qatar. With Alberth Elis ruled out and Fabian Coito positive for Covid, this match comes in bad timing for La H. Nonetheless, they will give their best at State Farm Stadium to overcome this series of setbacks.

Needless to say, whenever these two familiar foes face each other, the soccer community is in for a treat. This will be the 39th meeting between Mexico and Honduras in the all-time series, in which El Tri have the edge with 22 victories, while La H won seven times, and they tied on nine occasions. Their last Gold Cup match came in 2017, also in Glendale, with Mexico winning 1-0. Honduras haven't beat Mexico in the Gold Cup since the 2007 edition in the group stage.

Mexico vs Honduras: 2021 Gold Cup Top Scorers

Rogelio Funes Mori is Mexico's leading goalscorer in the 2021 Gold Cup as he found the net twice so far, while Romell Quioto is Honduras' top scorer with three goals.

How to watch or live stream Mexico vs Honduras in the US

The game to be played between Mexico and Honduras at State Farm Stadium in the 2021 Gold Cup quarterfinals will be broadcast in the US by TUDN.com, Fox Sports 1, FOX Sports App, TUDN USA, Univision, Foxsports.com, TUDN App, and Univision NOW.

Mexico vs Honduras: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers have already made their predictions this game. FanDuel sees Mexico as clear favorites with odds of -260, while Honduras have +600, and a tie would result in a +330 payout.

  FanDuel
Mexico -260
Tie +330
Honduras +600

* Odds via FanDuel.