2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup

North American football tournament.

The 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 15th edition of the tournament, held from June 15 to July 7, 2019. This edition featured 16 teams competing for the title, with matches primarily hosted in the United States, along with Costa Rica and Jamaica hosting double-headers in the first round. The tournament marked a significant expansion, as it was the first time the Gold Cup included teams from the Caribbean in the group stage.

The opening match took place at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where Mexico defeated Cuba 7-0. Mexico entered the tournament as one of the favorites and continued to showcase their dominance throughout. The tournament featured a total of 31 matches played across 17 venues in 16 host cities, with an overall attendance of 1,043,168 spectators.

Mexico won their eighth Gold Cup title by defeating the United States 1-0 in the final held at Soldier Field in Chicago. The decisive goal came from a well-placed shot by Jonathan dos Santos. Jonathan David finished as the tournament's top scorer with six goals, while Raúl Jiménez was named Best Player of the tournament. Guillermo Ochoa received accolades as the Best Goalkeeper.

The tournament statistics highlighted an impressive average of 3.1 goals per match, with a total of 96 goals scored throughout the competition. The United States also received the Fair Play Award for their exemplary conduct during the tournament.

The successful hosting and competitive nature of the 2019 Gold Cup underscored the growing popularity of soccer in North America and set a precedent for future tournaments.