Saudi Arabia, the lone team in the tournament invited as a guest, beat Haiti 1-0 in their Group D opener. Al-Ittihad striker Saleh Al-Shehri scored from the penalty spot in the 21st minute.

Chris Richards scored off a second-half free kick to lift the United States to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Thursday, sending the Americans on to the Gold Cup quarterfinals.

USMNT beats Saudi Arabia 1-0 in Gold Cup, advances to quarterfinals The U.S. will close group play against Haiti on Sunday but are through to the knockout rounds.

The USMNT is through to the knockout rounds of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup after beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in Austin, Texas, on Thursday. MORE — Pochettino hits back at Pulisic: “I’m the head coach” ...

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.