Comparing the two national teams competing in the tournament alongside Mexico, it is evident that the Americans have lived up to their status as favorites. They cruised through the group stage without any issues, finishing at the top of Group A with a total of seven points. In contrast, Canada had a more challenging path, securing their spot in the knockout stage in the final moments with a 4-2 victory over Cuba. Their journey began with a surprising draw against Jamaica, followed by dominant wins over Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago, both ending in 6-0 victories for the Americans.Undoubtedly, the standout player of the group stage was the young Ferreira, who scored a hat-trick in both matches and became the fastest player to reach double-digit goals in the national team. It is worth noting that the United States has not been eliminated in the quarterfinals since 2000 when Colombia emerged victorious. In fact, they have reached at least the semifinals in the last 11 consecutive tournaments.On the other hand, Canada had a shaky performance in the group stage. However, the important factor is that they have qualified for their fourth consecutive Gold Cup quarterfinal. They started with draws against Guatemala and Guadalupe but showcased their capabilities in the final match against Cuba, securing a convincing 4-0 victory. In recent times. Considering the home advantage and superior form, the United States should have enough strength to claim a victory in tonight's match against Canada.