2021 Concacaf Gold Cup Soccer News
2021 Concacaf Gold Cup is around the corner with kickoff set for July 10th in the United States. International teams return to the pitch across Europe and the United States this summer with supporters also back in the stands to support their sides. The final rosters will be confirmed prior to the start of the preliminary round that will be held July 2-6. The Prelims will determine the final three teams that will compete in the Concacaf Group Stage.
SOCCER NEWS: The provisional rosters for the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup have been submitted ahead of the 25 nations competing in the 16th edition of the Confederation’s premier competition for men’s national teams.
The rosters have been selected and submitted by each of the teams. In order to be eligible to play in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, all players are subject to and must fully comply with the criteria stipulated in the applicable FIFA player eligibility regulations.
To view the preliminary rosters, click here.
The final 23-player rosters for all participating teams will be confirmed prior to the start of the Preliminary Round (Prelims). After the deadline for submission, changes will only be allowed in the event of force majeure or injury up until 24 hours before each team’s group stage first match. All changes must be approved by Concacaf.
Prior to the start of the 2021 Gold Cup Group Stage, 12 teams will compete in the Preliminary Round (Prelims) from July 2-6, 2021. These matches will take place at DRV PNK Stadium (Fort Lauderdale, FL) and will determine the final three teams in the Gold Cup Group Stage.
The Group Stage of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup will kick off on July 10 and will run through July 20. At the end of the Group Stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals. State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will play host to the quarterfinal doubleheaders on July 24 and 25, respectively.
The semifinals will be played on July 29th in NRG Stadium in Houston and the brand-new Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The venue for each specific semifinal matchup will be confirmed at the conclusion of the Group Stage (each stadium hosting one semifinal).
The winners of the two semifinal matches will travel to Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to face off in the Final on August 1.
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