Carlos Pineda scored the decisive goal as Honduras beat Panama 5-4 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 1-1 draw in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday night. Honduras advanced to the semifinals on Wednesday in Santa Clara,

Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday to secure a spot into the tournament's final four. El Tri had a goal from Alexis Vega and created an own-goal to break down a tough Saudi side who have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico set up a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final showdown with Honduras, following a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Arizona. Alexis Vega's strike and an Abdullah Madu own-goal kept the reigning champions' title defence firmly on track at State Farm Stadium.