The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup continues with Matchday 2 in Group A, as Suriname take on tournament favorites Mexico. El Tri sit atop the group standings alongside Costa Rica, both coming off narrow wins in high-scoring openers. Mexico edged out the Dominican Republic 3–2, while Costa Rica claimed a 4–3 victory over Suriname.
Led by coach Javier Aguirre, Mexico are aiming to defend the title they lifted in the previous edition of the tournament. A win over Suriname would virtually guarantee their spot in the knockout stage.
For Suriname, this is a must-win scenario. A second straight loss would leave their hopes of advancing hanging by a thread ahead of a decisive final group-stage matchup against Costa Rica.
The game between Suriname and Mexico on Matchday 2 of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup will be available to watch in the United States on Fubo (7-day free trial).
Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the Gold Cup match against Dominican Republic. (Shaun Clark/Getty Images)
Mexico’s confirmed starting XI
Aguirre will make some changes to the same starting XI that secured all three points in the opener against the Dominican Republic.
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Mexico’s confirmed lineup: Luis Angel Malagon; Israel Reyes, Johan Vasquez, Cesar Montes, Jesus Gallardo; Roberto Alvarado, Marcel Ruiz, Edson Alvarez, Alexis Vega; Julian Quiñones, Raul Jimenez.
Suriname’s confirmed Starting XI
On the other side, head coach Stanley Menzo will make a few adjustments following his team’s narrow loss to Costa Rica, looking to secure a much-needed victory.
Suriname’s confirmed lineup: Etienne Vaessen; Liam Van Gelderen, Ridgeciano Haps, Leo Abena, Shaquille Pinas; Dion Malone, Denzel Jubitana, Jean Boetius, Kenneth Paal, Gyrano Kerk; Richonell Margaret.
