2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup — 2013 edition of the association football competition CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup determined a regional champion and granted the winner a future playoff berth for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 12th CONCACAF Gold Cup; 22nd regional championship
- Host nation
- United States
- Opening venue
- Rose Bowl, July 7, 2013
- Final venue
- Soldier Field, July 28, 2013
- Final score
- United States 1–0 Panama
- CONCACAF's existence
- 50 years at time of tournament
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Scheduled as part of CONCACAF's regular regional championship cycle, the 2013 edition was hosted by the United States. Mexico's top players were unavailable, as they were committed to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, leading Mexico to field an alternative squad for the tournament.
The competition ran from July 7 to July 28, 2013, with matches opening at the Rose Bowl and concluding at Soldier Field. Despite fielding a reserve squad, Mexico reached the semi-finals before losing 1–2 to Panama. The United States defeated Panama 1–0 in the final to claim the championship.
By winning the 2013 Gold Cup, the United States earned a place in a playoff against the 2015 Gold Cup champion to determine CONCACAF's representative at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia. That playoff, held on October 10, 2015, was won by Mexico 3–2.