USMNT vs Saudi Arabia: How To Watch, Listen to the Gold Cup

Match Details:

• Teams: United States (USMNT) vs. Saudi Arabia
• Competition: CONCACAF Gold Cup, Group D
• Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 9:15 PM ET / 8:15 PM CT / 6:15 PM PT
• Game Location: Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas

How to Watch & Listen:

• TV Channels:
  • English: FS1 (FOX Sports 1)
  • Spanish: TUDN, UniMás
• Streaming:
  • English: FOX Sports App, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV
  • Spanish: ViX, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue
• Radio:
  • English: FOX Sports Radio, SiriusXM FC (Channel 83 on satellite radio and the SiriusXM app/web player)

Game Preview:

After losing three straight entering the Gold Cup and drawing the ire of fans and former players, the USMNT enters this match after a dominant 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in their opening Gold Cup fixture, a much-needed morale boost after a challenging string of pre-tournament friendlies. This Gold Cup roster features a mix of experienced players and promising young talent, with several individuals looking to make a strong case for inclusion in future national team plans. While the initial win was impressive, the challenge against Saudi Arabia, a guest nation in the tournament, is expected to be more significant. Saudi Arabia also secured a win in their opener against Haiti (1-0), though their performance was less convincing.

This match presents a crucial opportunity for the USMNT to continue building chemistry and confidence within this squad. Saudi Arabia, despite missing some key players due to other commitments, is known for its organized defense and potential for quick counterattacks. The USMNT will need to maintain their offensive ruthlessness, avoid complacency, and effectively control the midfield battle to dictate the tempo of the game and break down the Saudi defense.

US Needs to Do to Advance out of the Group Stage:

Having won their first match, the USMNT is in a strong position in Group D. To advance out of the group stage and secure a spot in the quarterfinals, the US generally needs to finish in the top two of their group. A win against Saudi Arabia would almost certainly guarantee their progression, and depending on other results in the group (Haiti vs. Trinidad and Tobago), it could even secure the top spot with one match to spare. Even a draw would keep them in a very good position heading into their final group stage match against Haiti. The key for the US is to continue to collect points and maintain a strong goal differential, which can be a tie-breaker if teams finish with the same number of points.