The USMNT defeated Saudi Arabia 1–0, securing its place in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Still, it was an unconvincing performance following a promising debut in the tournament.
It was an uneventful first half, devoid of any clear scoring opportunities from either team. The USMNT controlled possession but was toothless in attack, managing its first shot on target a minute shy of halftime. Saudi Arabia had the best chance of the first half, but Chris Richards did well to block Abdulrahman Al Obud’s shot.
