Mexico can't afford another slip-up like the one against Qatar last time out, and especially not in Saturday's single-elimination Gold Cup quarterfinal.
If El Tri wants to continue its run in the 2023 continental tournament, Jaime Lozano's squad will have to show that the real Mexico was the one seen in action during the first two group games against Honduras and Haiti.
Mexico will have the chance to start the knockout rounds with a clean slate beginning with the quarterfinal against a Costa Rican side that is riding high following a six-goal performance against Martinique in their final group match.
But Lozano is confident in what his team is capable of: "I'm a winner, and there are many players here who are the same. We're going to do everything in our power to bring the Gold Cup back home," he told TUDN prior to the July 8 match.
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What time is Mexico vs Costa Rica kickoff?
The Mexico vs. Costa Rica CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal will be the second match of a doubleheader at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
- Date: Saturday, July 8
- Time: 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT)
The broadcast of the match will begin 30 minutes before the match at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT).
The first game of the Texas doubleheader will see Panama take on Qatar three hours earlier at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
The three hours between matches allows for enough time for extra time and a potential penalty shootout in case of a draw after 90 minutes in Panama vs. Qatar. Then Mexico and Costa Rica will also have a window for warmups.
The winner of Panama vs. Qatar will advance to face the USA vs. Canada winner in the semifinals. Mexico or Costa Rica will move on to the final four, where they will meet Guatemala or Jamaica.
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Gold Cup Quarterfinals
| No. | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location | USA TV/Streaming |
Canada TV/Streaming |
| 1 | Sat, July 8 | 7 p.m. | Panama vs. Qatar |
Arlington, Tex. | FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
| 2 | Sat, July 8 | 10 p.m. | Mexico vs. Costa Rica |
Arlington, Tex. | FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
| 3 | Sun, July 9 | 6 p.m. | Guatemala vs. Jamaica |
Cincinnati, Ohio | FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
| 4 | Sun, July 9 | 9 p.m. | USA vs. Canada |
Cincinnati, Ohio | FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
Gold Cup Semifinals
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location | USA TV/Streaming |
Canada TV/Streaming |
| Wed, July 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Panama/Qatar vs. USA/Canada |
San Diego | FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
| Wed, July 12 | 10:30 p.m. | Mexico/Costa Rica vs. Guatemala/Jamaica |
Las Vegas | FS1, Fubo, Univision, TUDN |
Fubo, OneSoccer, Telus (Ch. 980) |
Mexico vs Costa Rica live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the Mexico vs. Costa Rica quarterfinal for fans based in the USA, Canada, and Mexico:
USA
- TV channel: FS1, Univision, TUDN
- Streaming: Fubo, Fox Sports site/app, TUDN site/app
The match will be televised in the USA on FS1 (English) and Univision and TUDN (Spanish) with all three channels streaming on Fubo, which is available to new users on a free trial.
Subscribers to cable, satellite, or telco packages can use those authenticated credentials to access a live stream on the Fox Sports or TUDN site and app.
Canada
- TV channel: Telus Optik TV (Channel 980)
- Streaming: Fubo Canada, OneSoccer site/app
The match will be televised in Canada on Telus Optik TV (Channel 980), where viewers can watch the OneSoccer broadcast.
The game will be streamed on Fubo Canada, as well as on the OneSoccer site and app for subscribers.
Mexico
- TV channel: Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN
- Streaming: ViX+
The match will be televised in Mexico on three different channels with a stream exclusively available on ViX+.