2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup
United States wins fourth Gold Cup title in 2007.
The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the ninth edition of the Gold Cup, the soccer championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), and was won by the United States over Mexico. It was contested in the United States from June 6 to 24, 2007.
Quick Facts
- Winner
- United States
- Runner-up
- Mexico
- Final score
- USA 4 – 2 Mexico
- Final venue
- RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.
- Head coach
- Bruce Arena
- Captain
- Landon Donovan
- Significance
- First CONCACAF Gold Cup title for the United States
Lore & Background
This competition was the third overall edition of the tournament without guests from other confederations. As the winner, the United States represented CONCACAF at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Reader's Guide
A total of 12 teams qualified for the tournament. Three berths were allocated to North America, five to Central America, and four to the Caribbean. The twelve teams were divided into three groups. The top two teams in each group advanced to the knockout stage along with the best two of the third-place teams. If teams were level on points, they were ranked on head-to-head matches, then goal difference, then goals scored, then drawing of lots.
Did You Know?
- The United States won the 2007 Gold Cup, their fourth title after 1991, 2002, and 2005.
- The final was played on June 24, 2007.
- Bob Bradley was the head coach of the United States during the 2007 Gold Cup.
- The United States lost 1-0 to Mexico in the group stage on June 7, 2007.
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