Concacaf revamps Gold Cup format to make tournament ‘more competitive’
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The group stage will involve two groups of eight teams, a change from four groups of four teams that could help spark renewed interest in the tournament
Mexico players lift their trophy after their victory in the Concacaf Gold Cup final in 2025. Photograph: Ashley Landis/APMexico players lift their trophy after their victory in the Concacaf Gold Cup final in 2025. Photograph: Ashley Landis/APConcacaf revamps Gold Cup format to make tournament ‘more competitive’
Group stage to involve two groups of eight teams
Change resembles model of Uefa Champions League
Concacaf on Thursday announced changes to the format of the Gold Cup, the confederation’s regional championship. The move is aimed at “delivering more meaningful matches and matchups between top-ranked teams”, Concacaf said in a statement.
