Mexico are gearing up to defend their Gold Cup crown, with Saudi Arabia standing in their way in a quarter-final clash set for the weekend lights at State Farm Stadium.
El Tri are eyeing a smooth passage to the semifinals and history is firmly in their corner, they’ve never lost to the Green Falcons. Leading the charge is Cesar Montes, who’s found his shooting boots in style, topping Mexico’s scoring chart with three goals and making waves as one of the standout performers of the tournament.
As for Saudi Arabia, the going’s been tough in their Gold Cup debut. With just four points collected across three matches, they’ve been treading water in both boxes. Only two goals scored and the same number conceded tells a tale of a team still trying to find its footing.
One bright spot has been Faris Al-Buraikan, who’s done his part by getting on the scoresheet and leading the way in attack, but it’s clear the Saudis need a spark to flip the script in Glendale.
Here’s everything you need to know about Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia, including TV channel and streaming options for their Gold Cup clash.
Where to watch Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia Gold Cup: Live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: FS1
- Live stream: Fubo
This match is available for live TV broadcast on FS1. Streaming options in English language are available on Fubo. Spanish viewers can tune in to TUDN and stream it on Univision.
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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia Gold Cup start time
- Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Time: 10:15 p.m. ET | 7:15 p.m. PT
Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia clash will kick off at 10:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 28 from the State Farm Field in Glendale, Arizona.
Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia lineups, team news
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre made some tough decisions for this Gold Cup, leaving experienced veterans Gerardo Arteaga, Uriel Antuna, and Luis Romo off the roster, as well as Diego Lainez and Erick Sanchez.
Marcel Ruiz impressed in the pre-tournament friendlies, and has earned a starting spot through the Gold Cup group stage. Orbelin Pineda started the opener on the left wing, but has been outperformed by Alexis Vega, while none of Julian Quinones, Roberto Alvarado, or Cesar Huerta have truly gained hold of the opposite position.
Aguirre’s biggest call will be at striker, where he has tinkered with starting Raul Jimenez and Santiago Gimenez together as well as selecting one or the other.
Mexico will be without defensive rock Cesar Montes who is suspended for yellow card accumulation, while Quinones and Luis Chavez would miss a potential semifinal with a booking in this match. Tigres defender Jesus Angulo was initially called in to the Mexico squad but had to withdraw due to injury.
Mexico predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Malagon (GK) — Sanchez, Reyes, Vasquez, Gallardo — Ruiz, Alvarez, L. Chavez — Alvarado, Gimenez, Vega.
Injured: Angulo.
Suspended: Montes.
On a yellow card: Quinones, Chavez.
Saudi Arabia have not brought their A-team to the Gold Cup, as their ranks have been reduced thanks to Al Hilal’s participation in the Club World Cup. Experienced veterans Mohammed Al-Owais, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Salem Al-Dawsari, Nasser Al-Dawsari, and Abdullah Al-Hamdan are all missing while on club duty.
Even so, every single player save four on the Saudi Arabia roster play domestically in the Saudi Pro League. The only exceptions are Faisal Al-Ghamdi and Marwan Al-Sahafi who each represent Belgian side Beerschot, Roma defender Saud Abdulhamid, and midfielder Muhannad Al-Saad who is with Ligue 2 side Dunkerque in France.
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Only one other player on the roster besides central striker Saleh Al-Shehri, who scored in the win against Haiti, has more than two international goals to their name. That would be Firas Al-Buraikan who found the net in the group stage finale against Trinidad & Tobago.
Saudi Arabia predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Al-Aqidi (GK) — Abdulhamid, Al-Amri, Madu, Al-Boushail — Al-Obood, Al-Hassan, Al-Johani — Majrashi, Al-Buraikan, Ahmed.
Injured: Kadesh (hamstring).
Suspended: None.
On a yellow card: Majrashi, Al-Johani, Madu.
Gold Cup 2025 fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, June 28
- Panama vs. Honduras (7:15 p.m.)
- Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia (10:15 p.m.)
Sunday, June 29
- Canada vs. Guatemala (4:00 p.m.)
- United States vs. Costa Rica (7:00 p.m.)
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