Jamaica to Kick Off Gold Cup Campaign Against Guatemala On Monday
The Reggae Boyz are set to ignite their 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup run with a Group C opener against Guatemala this Monday, June 16, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Kick‑off is scheduled for 9 p.m. Jamaica time.
🔥 Form Guide & Head‑to‑Head
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The Reggae Boyz earned their place in the tournament with a commanding 4–1 aggregate win over Saint Vincent & the Grenadines in the preliminaries.
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Jamaica boasts a perfect record against Guatemala in Gold Cup history, with five victories in five matches, including a tense 1–0 quarterfinal win in 2023.
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Their most recent meeting—a 3‑0 triumph in World Cup qualifying—served as a confidence‑boosting warm‑up ahead of this showdown.
📅 Jamaica’s Group C Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Venue | ET Time | JA Time |
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| Mon, Jun 16 | Guatemala | Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, CA) | 10 p.m. | 9 p.m. |
| Fri, Jun 20 | Guadeloupe | PayPal Park (San Jose, CA) | 7:45 p.m. | 6:45 p.m. |
| Tue, Jun 24 | Panama | Q2 Stadium (Austin, TX) | 7 p.m. | 6 p.m. |
🏆 The Stakes
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Group C also features Panama and Guadeloupe, with the top two teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
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This marks the sixth Gold Cup meeting between Jamaica and Guatemala; the Reggae Boyz have yet to lose in these encounters.
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A win on Monday would send a strong message and put Jamaica among the top contenders from the Caribbean.
🎯 What to Watch For
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Jamaica’s high-flying attack, fresh off clean-sheet momentum in World Cup qualifying.
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Guatemala’s fightback—seeking to improve on a shaky defensive record but buoyed by recent performances
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Classic Carson magic: the venue was home to a 4–3 thriller in 2005 featuring a memorable hat-trick from Carlos Ruiz.
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🔜 Looking Ahead
Following Monday’s opener, Jamaica will meet Guadeloupe on Friday, June 20 at 6:45 p.m. (JA time) in San Jose, followed by a reserved date with Panama on June 24 at 6 p.m. in Austin.
A strong start on Monday could define their path through a tightly contested Group C, setting the stage for a possible quarterfinal berth—and a deeper run into the tournament, set to wrap up in Houston on July 6.
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