Mexico and Honduras clash in high-stakes Gold Cup semifinal: Who will reach the final?

The CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal between Mexico and Honduras is unfolding in dramatic fashion at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. With a spot in the July 6 final on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The match kicked off at 10:00 PM ET and is being broadcast live on Fox Sports 1. For fans preferring to stream the action, multiple platforms are offering live coverage with promotional deals. FuboTV is priced at $84.99 per month, including a free trial and a $20 discount for the first month. Sling Blue with the Sports Extra package is available at $56.99 per month and offers 50% off the first month, although it lacks a free trial. DirecTV, costing $89.99 per month, includes both a free trial and a $30 discount for new users.

This semifinal isn’t just another fixture—it's a fierce rivalry with a deep-rooted history in CONCACAF competition. Mexico, a regional powerhouse, entered the tournament as the most decorated team in Gold Cup history with nine titles. Their journey to the semifinals included a confident 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Honduras, meanwhile, showed nerves of steel in a tense quarterfinal against Panama, ultimately prevailing in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 stalemate in regulation time.

Historically, Mexico and Honduras have clashed 47 times, with Mexico holding a dominant 29-9-9 win-draw-loss record. This semifinal marks their ninth meeting in the Gold Cup alone. Of the previous eight encounters, Mexico has emerged victorious in five, drawn two, and lost only once. These numbers underscore El Tri’s regional dominance—but Honduras has shown time and again that they are capable of springing surprises.

For Mexico, the goal is clear: secure a place in the final and pursue a record-extending 10th Gold Cup trophy. For Honduras, it’s a chance to reach their first final since 1991—a moment of redemption and resurgence. The winner of this high-octane clash will go on to face either the United States or Guatemala in Sunday’s championship match. As both teams battle it out under the California lights, fans across the Americas are glued to their screens, awaiting history to unfold.