Honduras
Honduras has a long and notable history in the Gold Cup. They have participated in the tournament 16 times as of 2023, missing only the 2002 edition.
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Haiti
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Haiti enters the Gold Cup as one of the region’s most storied and resilient teams. The nation boasts a proud history, having won the tournament as hosts in 1973 and finishing as runners-up in 1971 and 1977.
Guatemala
Guatemala have been a determined and resilient competitor in the Gold Cup, making 11 appearances as of 2023. Their best tournament finish came in 1996, when they reached the semi-finals and finished fourth.
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe, known as ‘Les Gwada Boys’, have become a spirited and unpredictable presence in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, qualifying five times: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2021, and 2023. Their most memorable run came in 2007, when they stunned the region by reaching the semi-finals, defeating Canada and Honduras before narrowly falling 1-0 to Mexico to finish fourth.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic have made history by qualifying for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup for the first time. This is a landmark achievement for the men’s national team, as it is the first major tournament in their football history.
Curaçao
Curaçao’s involvement in the Gold Cup is a recent but notable story of rapid progress. Curaçao debuted in the Gold Cup in 2017. Although they did not win a match, they were competitive in all three group games.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica have never won the Gold Cup. Their best finish was as a runner-up in 2002, however they have participated in 16 Gold Cups.
Canada
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Canada have won the Concacaf Gold Cup once, in 2000. This remains their only championship and the only time they reached the final but in recent years they have threatened a breakthrough but always foundering on their Mexican and USA neighbours.
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