Saudi Arabia would normally look like an opponent capable of surprising a favored side, but Mexico is a tough draw for the Saudis.Upsets have been subjective in the last few Gold Cups. Jamaica beat group-winning Guatemala at the 2023 edition,

While the current “Big Four” of Concacaf nations advance, with the U.S. men’s national team, Canada, Mexico and Panama, three other nations will be looking to impress the region in the quarterfinals, while guests Saudi Arabia seek a title of their own.

The quarterfinals will take place on Saturday and Sunday at StateFarm Stadium in the Phoenix suburbs and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, respectively, with doubleheaders set in each stadium. All eight teams will target a spot in the semifinals on July 2 before two clinch a spot in the final on July 6.