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USMNT Reaches Gold Cup Final: Diego Luna Stars in 2-1 Win vs. Guatemala
The USMNT secured a spot in the Gold Cup final with a narrow 2-1 victory over Guatemala. Diego Luna emerged as the star, netting two goals in the first 15 minutes, following a dominant yet precarious performance. Although the U.S. struggled to...

USA vs Guatemala Semifinals: Live Ratings & Match Updates
The U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) faces Guatemala in the Gold Cup semifinals, aiming for a spot in the final. Under coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team has thrived despite missing key players, showcasing resilience with standout performances,...

Luna Powers U.S. to Gold Cup Final with 2-1 Victory Over Guatemala
Diego Luna propelled the United States to a 2-1 victory over Guatemala, securing a spot in the Concacaf Gold Cup final for the first time since 2021. Luna scored two early goals, one in the fourth minute and another in the 15th, showcasing his...

Guatemalan Man Dies in Missouri Cereal Plant Oven While Working Under an Alias
A Guatemalan man working under an assumed name at a Missouri cereal plant died after getting stuck in an industrial oven. The accident took place on Thursday at about 3:06 p.m., Perryville police posted on Facebook. An alarm was phoned in from the...

USMNT vs. Guatemala: Live Stream, Prediction & Lineups for Gold Cup
The USMNT is on the verge of reaching the Gold Cup final, needing just one win against Guatemala. This unexpected semifinal matchup underscores the improvement of Concacaf teams, despite Guatemala being seen as a lesser opponent. The USMNT...

Highlights: USMNT 2-1 Guatemala in 2025 Gold Cup
EVENT ENDED Best moments and summary from the United States' victory over Guatemala in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a match that appeared to be dominated by the Americans with two goals in the first half, but which tightened at the end. Photo:...

Pochettino says pro-visitor crowd in St. Louis was `like to play in Guatemala'
ST. LOUIS – Mauricio Pochettino got a feel for what the U.S. men's national team still faces at times during home games: a crowd rooting for the opposition. “It was like to play in Guatemala,” the coach said after his team got two early goals from...

Diego Luna's 2 goals lift USA past Guatemala into Gold Cup final
Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes and the U.S. men's national team held on for a 2-1 victory over Guatemala in St. Louis on Wednesday to advance to the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Luna tallied in the fourth and 15th minutes...

Pochettino's blunder in USMNT win over Guatemala prompts World Cup fears
While the United States survived a scare at the end of the 2-1 victory over Guatemala, one moment stood out. It wasn't Diego Luna's early brace, although the Real Salt Lake winger's influence undeniably gave the U.S. a springboard to victory. It...

USMNT vs. Guatemala: Key takeaways from a tenacious Gold Cup semifinal
The United States Men's National Team beat Guatemala 2-1 in a sticky Gold Cup semifinal in St. Louis, Missouri. The win books the USMNT a spot in the 2025 Gold Cup Final in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, July 6. It's the USMNT's 13th Gold Cup Final...

Diego Luna brace leads way in nervy USMNT win over Guatemala in Gold Cup semifinal
The United States once again refused to do it the easy way, but they managed to secure a spot in the Gold Cup final with an unconvincing 2-1 win over Guatemala in St. Louis on Wednesday evening. In front of a heavily pro-Guatemala crowd, Diego...

Pochettino's blunder in USMNT win over Guatemala prompts World Cup fears
While the United States survived a scare at the end of the 2-1 victory over Guatemala, one moment stood out. It wasn't Diego Luna's early brace, although the Real Salt Lake winger's influence undeniably gave the U.S. a springboard to victory. It...

Diego Luna scores twice to lead U.S. over Guatemala and into Gold Cup final
ST. LOUIS — Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 on Wednesday night to reach its first CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021. Luna put the U.S. ahead with a left-footed shot in the...

Rights group raises concerns over water crisis in Guatemala amid government inaction
Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned in a new report released Wednesday of dire consequences from Guatemala’s water crisis, which it stressed endangers the health and fundamental rights of millions of Guatemalans, particularly Indigenous communities...

Luna leads U.S. to win over Guatemala, into Concacaf Gold Cup final
ST. LOUIS — Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 on Wednesday night to reach its first Concacaf Gold Cup final since 2021. Luna put the U.S. ahead with a left-footed shot in the...

USMNT makes Concacaf Gold Cup final with win over Guatemala: Highlights
The United States Men's National Team is advancing to the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup final after defeating Guatemala 2-1 on Wednesday, July 2. American star Diego Luna got the USMNT on the board early by scoring two goals in the fourth and 15th minute...

USMNT heads to Gold Cup final vs. Mexico as Diego Luna takes a star turn
ST. LOUIS — As the Guatemalan national anthem played before the game, it felt more like an away World Cup qualifier in Guatemala City than a Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal in the American Midwest. Thousands of Chapines descended on Energizer Park to...

Dominant Luna overcomes gonzo Guatemala crowd, USMNT advance
In an emotionally charged match, Luna silenced the crowd with two goals in the first 15 minutes, putting U.S. in final ST. LOUIS - Less than a year into his U.S. men's national team tenure, coach Mauricio Pochettino is encountering some things for...

Diego Luna scores twice as US tops Guatemala 2-1, heads to final
Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 on Wednesday night to reach its first CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021.Luna put the U.S. ahead with a left-footed...
USMNT vs Guatemala player ratings: Who (besides Diego Luna) starred in Gold Cup semifinal?
The USMNT is headed to the final of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup after Diego Luna scored twice in the opening quarter-hour to beat Guatemala 2-1 in St. Louis on Wednesday. MORE — Recap & analysis So, who other than the 21-year-old Real Salt Lake...