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CONCACAF changes 2027 Gold Cup format to two groups of eight
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The 2027 Gold Cup will feature 16 teams in two groups of eight, with each team playing four matches and the top four from each group advancing to the knockout phase.
CONCACAF has announced a new format for the 2027 Gold Cup. The tournament will retain 16 teams but reorganise them into two groups of eight instead of the previous structure. Each team will play four group-stage matches, with the top four finishers from each group advancing to the knockout rounds. Of the 16 participating teams, 15 will be CONCACAF members, with Saudi Arabia invited as the 16th team.
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UK timesStrong4 reports from 4 outlets. First reported by The Guardian, Thu 17:34.
- r/soccer
- The Guardian
- CBS Sports
- Voetbal International
- CONCACAF changes 2027 Gold Cup format to two groups of eightr/soccerThis article
- USMNT's Gold Cup path to look different as Concacaf unveils revamped group-stage formatCBS Sports
- Gold Cup gets striking format with two mega-groupsVoetbal International
- Concacaf revamps Gold Cup format to make tournament 'more competitive'The Guardian
