How to watch the USMNT vs Guatemala CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal for free

The USA faces Guatemala in a pivotal CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal on July 2, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis. With kickoff set for 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT, the stage is set for a dramatic clash between a USMNT squad aiming for its eighth Gold Cup title and a determined Guatemala team chasing a historic first final appearance.

The weather forecast is ideal—clear skies, dry conditions, and mild evening temperatures—perfect for a high-intensity match. Tickets remain available but are in high demand, with prices soaring above $500 on resale platforms. No major injuries or last-minute lineup changes have been reported, keeping expectations high on both sides.

USA and Guatemala on the road to the semifinals

The United States finished top of Group D with three straight wins over Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi Arabia, and Haiti, conceding only once across all matches. The USMNT entered the quarterfinals with momentum and a defense-first mentality.

In the quarterfinals, the US faced Costa Rica in a tense battle in Minneapolis. After a 2-2 draw in regular time, the match went to penalties. Goalkeeper Matt Freese made three crucial saves, and Damion Downs converted the final kick, sealing a 4-3 shootout win and a spot in their 17th Gold Cup semifinal.

Guatemala claimed second place in Group C, behind Panama but ahead of Jamaica and Guadeloupe. Their campaign included two wins and one loss, which was enough to advance to the knockout stage.

In the quarterfinals, Guatemala stunned Canada with a 6-5 win in a dramatic penalty shootout. After conceding a penalty goal to Jonathan David, Guatemala equalized in the 69th minute via Rubio Rubín’s header. The match ended 1-1, and José Morales buried the winning penalty in the seventh round of the shootout, marking Guatemala’s first Gold Cup semifinal since 1996.

Stream the Gold Cup semifinal for free

All CONCACAF Gold Cup matches will also be available to watch live in English on the official CONCACAF YouTube channel, but these streams are geo-restricted and typically not available in North America. Follow the steps below to access the streams:

1. Pick a VPN with servers in the UK, Germany, or Spain. I recommend NordVPN, as it has a vast server network and reliable performance.
2. Install the VPN app on your device. It works on phones, computers, and streaming sticks.
3. Connect to a server in the country of the stream. Choose Mexico for ViX, or watch it on Concacaf’s official YouTube channel, by choosing a country outside the participating countries, like the UK, Germany, or Spain.
4. Open the streaming site. You might need to register for a free account, but no payment is required.
5. Enjoy the USA vs Guatemala match live.

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USA vs Guatemala: Gold Cup 2025 streams by country

The USA vs Guatemala 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal will be broadcast live on FS1 in the United States — your go-to channel for the English-language TV broadcast. Spanish-language coverage is available through TUDN and Univision, both free with ads. For cord-cutters, live streaming options include FuboTV, YouTube TV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV — all of which carry FS1. Alternatively, the free ViX tier offers coverage in Spanish for viewers who prefer their commentary that way.

Free CONCACAF Gold Cup USA vs Guatemala streams

All CONCACAF Gold Cup matches will be streamed live and free in English on the official CONCACAF YouTube channel.

However, the YouTube stream isn’t available everywhere. In some countries, like the US (where FOX holds the rights) and Canada (where OneSoccer has the rights), the matches are geo-blocked due to exclusive broadcast deals.

If you try to watch from one of these restricted regions, you’ll see an error message.

To bypass these geo-restrictions, use a VPN and connect to a server outside the CONCACAF Gold Cup region, try the UK, Germany, or Spain, and then reload the stream.

Key players to watch in the USA vs Guatemala semifinal

The 2025 Gold Cup semifinal between the United States and Guatemala will feature several players who have been instrumental in their teams' success. From attacking threats to defensive anchors, these key players are expected to have a major impact on the outcome of the match.