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Gold Cup 2025: AI predicts top 5 favorites to win the tournament this summer

Mexico, USA, Canada lead AI's list of top contenders for CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 starting June 14.

The AI ​​"Grok" reveals the five teams vying for the Gold Cup. Photo: GLR Composition/ Golazo America - X/Medium
The AI ​​"Grok" reveals the five teams vying for the Gold Cup. Photo: GLR Composition/ Golazo America - X/Medium

The 2025 edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup will take place from June 14 to July 6, with matches across Canada as well as predominantly the western United States. The schedule was built to avoid any overlap with the FIFA Club World Cup during that time.

Mexico will go for a 13th Gold Cup title, as it is the defending champion from 2023 and will end the tournament with the final at NRG Stadium in Houston on July 6. Prior to kickoff, the artificial intelligence platform Grok was instructed to identify the best five contenders from the 16 participant teams, and here are its top five recommendations.

Top 5 AI picks to win the 2025 Gold Cup

5. Costa Rica

The Costa Rica National Team is always noted for being the traditional CONCACAF team with great players and great results throughout the tournament. Every time there is other teams winning, Costa Rica usually stands out.

4. Panama

Over time, the Panamanian National Team has developed into a well-known contender, even reaching the final of the tournament in 2023. They are thought to have the potential to upset a few teams.

3. Canada

Yet another team that has developed over time is Canada. Canada has shown good performances over time in the tournaments they have participated in. Canada is now the No. 1 seed in the tournament, and are serious contenders.

Mexico is the last Gold Cup champion in 2023. Photo: FOX News

Mexico is the last Gold Cup champion in 2023. Photo: FOX News

Mexico and USA remain top Gold Cup favorites

2. United States

The United States is the guest host team of the tournament this year; making them one of the favorites to win the tournament. According to data from We Global Football, the United States had a 34.96% chance of winning the tournament in 2023.

1. Mexico

Mexico is the defending champion of the last trophy (was awarded last tournament against Panama). Mexico has accumulated 12 titles and is regarded as a "CONCACAF giant" in the region, and are the top favorite going into the Gold Cup.

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