Gold Cup 2017

The United States and Jamaica will battle in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup final on Wednesday, after holders Mexico crashed out in the last four.

Jamaica stung El Tri 1-0 in the semi-final with a goal from Kemar Lawrence just two minutes from time, and they will now face the hosts at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The exit of Mexico was a huge shock, opening the door for the U.S. to claim the title.

Here is how you can watch the final:

Date: Wednesday, July 26
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET/2:30 a.m. BST (Thursday)
TV: Fox Sports 1
Stream: Fox Sports Go and fubo.tv

Preview

It was written in the stars that the United States would face old adversaries Mexico in the final, but not all such stories follow the script.

The Jamaicans have proved to be a tough defensive unit during the current edition of the Gold Cup, and they became the ultimate opportunist as they grabbed an unlikely berth in the final.

The U.S. men's national team advanced after a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in the semi-finals, with Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey the heroes for the host nation.

The United States had to wait deep into the second half to earn their victory, and despite a host of established names in their ranks, they have not always been convincing.

Jamaica have reached a second-successive Gold Cup final and will again play the role of underdog against tough opponents following their defeat to Mexico in 2015.

The USMNT defence is looking sharp, after conceding only three in the tournament and keeping clean sheets through the knockout phase.

Score Prediction: United States win 1-0

The top teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean will battle it out for continental supremacy this summer as the Gold Cup returns for its 14th edition.

Currently held every two years in the United States — with an occasional co-host — the reigning champions are Mexico, who beat Jamaica in the 2015 final.

El Tri have won three of the past four tournaments, with only the USA breaking up their recent dominance and Canada the only nation aside from that big two to have ever won the trophy.

Where to watch Gold Cup 2017?

The matches will be broadcast on the FOX family of networks and streamed online on Fox Sports Go. For those looking for Spanish, Univision will broadcast the games.

Costa Rica will hope to change that this year, while Honduras and Panama can also be considered outside shots to go all the way.

With the Gold Cup 2017 set to kick off July 7 and run until July 26, bookmark this page for exclusive guide to the tournament ahead.

There are three groups of four, and the top two teams from each group move on to the quarterfinals. Also, the two best third-place teams will also move on.

Gold Cup 2017 Groups

The teams that finish first and second in each group progress to the knockout stage automatically.

The teams that finish third in each group are then ranked by points, with goal difference, goals scored and the drawing of lots used as tiebreakers in that order. The top two third-place finishers also progress to the knockout stage.

Groups and Schedule

Group A	GP	W	D	L	GD	PTS
Canada	1	1	0	0	2	3
Costa Rica	1	1	0	0	1	3
Honduras	1	0	0	1	-1	0
French Guiana	1	0	0	1	-2	0

Group breakdown: Costa Rica is the clear favorite to win the group, while Honduras and Canada will likely fight for second place.
Schedule
(All times eastern)
July 7
Canada 4, French Guiana 2
Costa Rica 1, Honduras 0
July 11
Costa Rica vs. Canada, 7:30 p.m. on FS1
Honduras vs. French Guiana, 10 p.m. on FS1
July 14
Costa Rica vs. French Guiana, 7:30 p.m. on FS1
Canada vs. Honduras, 10 p.m. on FS1

Group B	GP	W	D	L	GD	PTS
USA	0	0	0	0	0	0
Panama	0	0	0	0	0	0
Martinique	0	0	0	0	0	0
Nicaragua	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group breakdown: USA should edge out Panama to win the group, with the Panamanians also expected to move on. Nicaragua and Martinique are hoping to slip into the next round as a third-place team.
Schedule
July 8
USA vs. Panama, 4:30 p.m. on FOX
Martinique vs. Nicaragua, 7 p.m. on FS2

July 12
Panama vs. Nicaragua, 6:30 p.m. on FS1
USA vs. Martinique, 8:30 p.m. on FS1

July 15
Panama vs. Martinique, 4:30 p.m. on FS2
Nicaragua vs. USA, 7 p.m. on FXX

Group C	GP	W	D	L	GD	PTS
Mexico	0	0	0	0	0	0
El Salvador	0	0	0	0	0	0
Curacao	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jamaica	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group breakdown: Mexico is a favorite to win the cup and should get nine points from this group. Jamaica, finalist at the last Gold Cup, should finish second. El Salvador has a chance to finish third.
July 9
Curacao vs. Jamaica, 7 p.m. on FS1
Mexico vs. El Salvador, 9 p.m. on FS1
July 13
El Salvador vs. Curacao, 8 p.m. on FS1
Mexico vs. Jamaica, 10 p.m. on FS1
July 16
Jamaica vs. El Salvador, 6 p.m. on FS2
Curacao vs. Mexico, 8 p.m. on FS1

Knockout Stages

Quarterfinals
July 19
Group A winner vs. Group B runner-up, 6 p.m.
Group B winner vs. 3rd Group A/C, 9 p.m.

July 20
Group C winner vs. 3rd Group A/C, 7:30 p.m.
Group C runner-up vs. Group A runner-up, 10 p.m.

Semifinals

July 22
TBD vs. TBD, 9:30 p.m.

July 23
TBD vs. TBD, 8:30 p.m.

Final

July 26
TBD vs. TBD, 9:30 p.m.

AS RUSSIA gear up to hold the 2018 World Cup, they will play host to seven other different countries in the Confederations Cup next year.

Spanning over four different different cities, the tournament is a welcome test ahead of preparations for the World Cup.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Confederations Cup.

What is the Confederations Cup?

The Confederations Cup is a prelude to the World Cup and is therefore held every four years.

Eight countries participate including the reigning World Cup Champions, the host nation of the World Cup and the six holders of the FIFA confederation championships.

The eight teams are split into two groups of four before the top two head straight into a semi-final fixture.

Confederation Cup Winners

Brazil have been the most dominant force, winning the tournament four times, whilst France have won it twice and Mexico once.

• 1997 – Brazil
• 1999 – Mexico
• 2001 – France
• 2003 – France
• 2005 – Brazil
• 2009 – Brazil
• 2013 – Brazil

When is the 2017 Confederations Cup?

The first round of group stage fixtures will begin on 17 June until the last match on 25 June.

The semi-finals will then be held on both the 28 June and 29 June.

The third place play-off and the final are held on 2 July.

What teams will be included in the Confederations Cup?

In Group A there will be World Cup hosts Russia, New Zealand (OFC Nations Cup), Portugal (Euro 2016) and Mexico (CONCACAF).

Group B will include Germany (World Cup), Chile (CONMEBOL), Australia (Asian Cup) and the Cameroon (African Cup of Nations).

How can I buy tickets for the Confederations Cup?

From 1 March to 5 April tickets were sold on a first come first served basis.

The next opportunity to buy tickets will be from 19 April to 2 July, when the last minute sales phase begins.

For more information visit the official site here.

What TV Channel is the Confederations Cup on?

Live coverage of the Confederations Cup will be shown on ITV throughout the tournament, including the final.

What are the latest odds?

Germany remain favourites and can be backed at 11/10 to win the tournament.

Portugal are 3/1, Chile 4/1, hosts Russia are 8/1, Mexico are 10/1, Cameroon are 11/1, Australia are 16/1 whilst New Zealand are massive outsiders at 100/1.

The winner of the Africa Cup of Nations has yet to be decided.

The party has almost started. The 2016 Copa America Centenario kicks off on Friday night as host USA battles talented group favorite Colombia to open up the cup. Three huge points and plenty of momentum are on the line as both teams hope to get a leg up in qualifying for the knockout stages after this one.

Coming off a poor 2015 and a rough start to 2016, Jurgen Klinsmann is confident he has the mix of players to make a run, while Colombia is thirsty for a trophy and feels that it has the talent to earn one after a poor showing at the 2015 Copa America. Ahead of the clash, here is everything you need to know, including how to watch, who to watch and more.

When: Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: FS1 and Univision Deportes
Stream: Fox Soccer2Go and Fox Sports Go

USA player to watch: Midfielder Christian Pulisic. The young Dortmund sensation has really looked comfortable with the USMNT, scoring his first goal against Bolivia on May 28 to become the country's youngest scorer on the senior level. He's quick, smart and creative with the ball at his feet, and his young blood could boost this team's attack in the tournament. He'll likely come off the bench, but he is going to get a shot to make a statement.

Colombia player to watch: Forward Roger Martinez. Yeah I know, 'What about James?' James Rodriguez is Colombia's top player, but Martinez has star potential and knows how to do damage against the U.S. The 21-year-old Racing striker is inexperienced but has good size and is quick and clinical. He's one of the reasons the USA men aren't at the Summer Olympics.

Projecting starting XIs: USA - Guzan; Johnson, Brooks, Cameron, Yedlin; Bradley, Jones, Bedoya; Wood, Dempsey, Zardes.
COL - Ospina; Fabra, Murillo, Zapata, Arias; Sanchez, Perez, Rodriguez, Cuadrado; Bacca, Martinez.

What team will win this opening match of the tournament? Don't miss to catch all the field actions, excitement and fun as we follow Copa America 2016 live streaming on our TV set, PC and mobile devices. Enjoy!

FOX Sports showcases its complete multi-platform coverage of the historical 2016 Copa America Centenario in United States this June. The giant television network has acquired the rights to broadcast the eagerly anticipated soccer event featuring the best teams and footballers in the North, South America & Caribbean. This is going to be a must-see sporting carnival fans can't afford to miss.

All the 32 matches of the Copa America 2016 will be televised live by FOX Sports. FS1 will carry 21 matches, with four airing on the FOX broadcast network. FX, FOX’s widely distributed general entertainment channel, is slated to televise two quarterfinal matches and the Third Place match, with four group stage games appearing on FS2.


Fans can follow all actions through Copa America live online through FOX Sports Go and Fox Soccer 2Go mobile apps and on desktop computers via FOXSportsGO.com

COPA America Centenario 2016 Full Schedule (All times Eastern)

Group A

• Friday, June 3: USA vs. Colombia, 9:30 p.m., FS1
• ​Saturday, June 4: Costa Rica vs. Paraguay, 5 p.m., FOX
• Tuesday, June 7: USA vs. Costa Rica, 8 p.m., FS1
• Tuesday, June 7: Colombia vs. Paraguay, 10:30 p.m., FS1
• ​Saturday, June 11: USA vs. Paraguay, 7 p.m., FS1
• Saturday, June 11: Colombia vs. Costa Rica, 9 p.m., FS2

Group B

• Saturday, June 4: Haiti vs. Peru, 7:30 p.m., FS2
• Saturday, June 4: Brazil vs. Ecuador, 10 p.m., FS1
• Wednesday, June 8: Brazil vs. Haiti, 7:30 p.m., FS1
• Wednesday, June 8: Ecuador vs. Peru, 10 p.m., FS2
• Sunday, June 12: Ecuador vs. Haiti, 6:30 p.m., FS2
• ​Sunday, June 12: Brazil vs. Peru, 8:30 p.m., FS1

Group C

• Sunday, June 5: Jamaica vs. Venezuela, 5 p.m., FOX
• Sunday, June 5: Mexico vs. Uruguay, 8 p.m., FS1
• Thursday, June 9: Uruguay vs. Venezuela, 7:30 p.m., FS1
• Thursday, June 9: Mexico vs. Jamaica, 10 p.m., FS1
• Monday, June 13: Mexico vs. Venezuela, 8 p.m., FS1
• Monday, June 13: Uruguay vs. Jamaica, 10 p.m., FS1

Group D

• Monday, June 6: Panama vs. Bolivia, 7 p.m., FS1
• Monday, June 6: Argentina vs. Chile, 10 p.m., FS1
• Friday, June 10: Chile vs. Bolivia, 7 p.m., FOX
• ​Friday, June 10: Argentina vs. Panama, 9:30 p.m., FOX
• Tuesday, June 14: Chile vs. Panama, 8 p.m., FS1
• Tuesday, June 14: Argentina vs. Bolivia, 10 p.m., FS1

Knockout rounds

• Thursday, June 16: Quarterfinal I, 9:30 p.m., FS1
• Friday, June 17: Quarterfinal II, 8 p.m., FS1
• Saturday, June 18: Quarterfinal III, 7 p.m., FX
• Saturday, June 18: Quarterfinal IV, 10 p.m., FX

Semi-finals

• Tuesday, June 21: Semifinal I, 9 p.m., FS1
• ​Wednesday, June 22: Semifinal II, 8 p.m., FS1

Third place & finals

• ​Saturday, June 25: Third-place match, 8 p.m., FX
• Sunday, June 26: Final, 8 p.m., FS1

U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has presented the 40-player preliminary roster for the historic 2016 Copa America Centenario on Sunday, May 1. The tournament rules states the final 23-player lineup to be submited not later than May 20 to the organizing committee of Copa America 2016. All the players on the final Copa America list must come from the preliminary roster.

The USMNT begins its training camp on May 16 in Miami and play three preparation matches in advance of their opening match against Colombia on June 3 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

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The US men's soccer team opens its training matches with Puerto Rico in Bayamón on Sunday, May 22 (12 p.m. ET; FS1, UniMas, UDN) then followed by Ecuador on May 25 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas (7 p.m. CT; ESPN2 and UniMas) and Bolivia on May 28 at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas (7 p.m. CT; FS1 and Univision networks).

40-PLAYER PRELIMINARY ROSTER FOR 2016 COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO
U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION (Club; WCQ Caps/Goals)
GOALKEEPERS (5): David Bingham (San Jose Earthquakes), Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Ethan Horvath (Molde), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)
DEFENDERS (15): Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Ventura Alvarado (Club America), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Edgar Castillo (Monterrey), Timmy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Omar Gonzalez (Pachuca), Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest), Matt Miazga (Chelsea FC), Michael Orozco (Club Tijuana), Tim Ream (Fulham), DeAndre Yedlin (Sunderland)
MIDFIELDERS (12): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Alejandro Bedoya (FC Nantes), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Mix Diskerud (New York City FC), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Jermaine Jones (Colorado Rapids), Perry Kitchen (Heart of Midlothian), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt), Darlington Nagbe (Portland Timbers), Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution), Danny Williams (Reading FC), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
FORWARDS (8): Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC), Ethan Finlay (Columbus Crew), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC), Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund),Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes), Bobby Wood (Union Berlin), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)

Copa America 2016 is one of the spectacular soccer tournament this summer in United States. The event brings the best teams and footballers from North America, South America, Central America and Oceania in American soil. Thousand fans are scrambling to buy Copa America 2016 tickets now on sale in leading ticketing outlets and sites online.

The gigantic soccer summer event marking the 100 years of the Copa America tournament, feature some of the world's best teams and players competing from June 3-26, 2016 in the United States.

Fans are reminded that Copa America 2016 individual tickets for all 2016 Copa America Centenario group stage, quarterfinal, semifinals, third place match and final match are now available at CA2016.com and through the official ticketing provider for this tournament Ticketmaster.

This year Copa America tournament kicks off on Friday, June 3 as host nation United States faces Colombia at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California in Group A action. The inaugural match will kick off at 9:30 p.m. ET. Other notable group matches include a rematch of the 2015 Copa America final between Argentina and Chile in Group D on June 6 (10 p.m. ET) and a second continental finals rematch when Jamaica and Mexico clash on June 9 (10 p.m. ET) in a replay of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup final.

The wait is over fans. Don't miss to catch all the actions and excitement of Copa America Centenario 2016. Enjoy.