58 Saudi Arabia, the 16th-ranked Americans showed little of the attack power they displayed against the No. USMNT players celebrate after scoring a goal against Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup. Richards' speed to track back to cover for Alex Freeman's mistake and block a shot kept Saudi Arabia from a 1-0 lead. The Gold Cup represents the last competitive test for the Americans ahead of the 2026 World Cup. As co-host with Mexico and Canada, the U.S. is an automatic qualifier for the World Cup.