The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup is underway, and this Wednesday the teams in Group A will play their second match of the tournament. At AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Mexico will take on Suriname looking for a win that would move them closer to clinching a spot in the quarterfinals.
Mexico opened the tournament with a narrow 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic this past Saturday. That result allowed them to start off on the right foot and currently puts them in position to advance to the next round. Right now, they share the top of Group A with Costa Rica, both with 3 points. However, Javier Aguirre’s team sit in second place due to having fewer goals scored so far.
Suriname, on the other hand, are in a more difficult spot. They lost to Costa Rica in their opener last weekend, 4-3, in a match where they came back from a 2-0 deficit to take the lead but couldn’t hold on until the final whistle. Given that scenario, Stanley Menzo’s squad know they can’t afford another loss if they want to stay alive in the tournament.
What happens if Mexico beat Suriname?
If Mexico defeat Suriname on Wednesday night, they will reach 6 points in the Group A standings and could secure a place in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. That outcome will depend on what happens earlier in the match between the group’s other two teams, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.
Sheraldo Becker of Suriname
A draw in that match, or a Costa Rica win, would seal Mexico’s spot in the next round, as Aguirre’s team would be guaranteed to finish no lower than second in the group regardless of what happens in the final matchday. However, if the Dominican Republic win, Mexico would need to wait a few more days to lock in qualification, since a three-way tie at 6 points would still be possible, making goal differential the deciding factor.
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What happens if Mexico tie with Suriname?
If Mexico tie with Suriname, both teams will earn one point. In that scenario, Mexico would remain among the top two in the group standings regardless of the outcome between Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. However, they would not yet be guaranteed a place in the next round.
What happens if Mexico lose to Suriname?
If they suffer a loss tonight, Mexico would find themselves in a tough spot. In the standings, they would remain at 3 points, the same total Suriname would reach with a win. Additionally, depending on what happens between Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, Mexico could even fall out of the qualifying spots and be forced to beat Costa Rica in their final group match.
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