The USA will kick off their 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign against Trinidad & Tobago on Sunday, 15 June 2025. The match is set for PayPal Park in San Jose, California, with kick-off times at Italy 00:00 CEST, Germany 00:00 CEST, France 00:00 CEST, Spain 00:00 CEST and the UK 23:00 BST.
This Group D opener offers both sides the chance to start strong and build momentum. Fans can expect an intense atmosphere as the reigning champions look to maintain their dominance and the underdogs aim to spring a surprise.
How are both teams coming into this?
The United States enter with a mixed bag of results in recent months, including a pair of disappointing losses that have raised questions over tactical choices. Despite that, their Gold Cup pedigree remains a major asset—they’ve lifted the trophy more times than any other nation in the region.
Trinidad & Tobago arrive eager to make an impact after a solid run in regional qualifiers. They’ve shown resilience on the road and will rely on organization and counter-attacking speed to trouble the hosts. A tight defensive display will be key if they hope to frustrate the USMNT at PayPal Park.
Our forecast
On paper, the USA possess superior quality across the pitch and should control possession in the middle of the park. Their depth allows for tactical flexibility, and they’ll likely press high to force errors from the visitors.
Still, Trinidad & Tobago’s disciplined setup could limit clear-cut chances. We expect a competitive first half before the hosts break through in the second. Our prediction: USA to win by at least a two-goal margin, but under 3.5 total goals looks a solid value bet.
