The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup is heating up, and a crucial Group B match is set to take place between Honduras and Curaçao at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Both teams have their sights set on the quarterfinals, making this a must-watch encounter.
Honduras Seeks to Build Momentum
Honduras currently holds the second spot in Group B with three points. After an initial loss, Los Catrachos bounced back with a solid 2-0 victory over El Salvador. Romell Quioto and Dixon Ramírez were the heroes of the match, netting the goals that secured the win.
Curaçao Aiming to Maintain Unbeaten Streak
Curaçao enters the match undefeated, having secured two draws in their opening fixtures. The Caribbean nation showcased their resilience in a recent 1-1 draw against Canada, with Jeremy Antonisse scoring a dramatic equalizer in the 90’+4’ minute.
A History of Close Contests
This will be only the second time Honduras and Curaçao face each other in Concacaf Gold Cup history. Their first encounter dates back to June 21, 2019, in Group C action at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. Curaçao emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, thanks to a 40th-minute goal from Leandro Bacuna.
Their most recent clash occurred during the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League on June 6, 2022, at Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula. Curaçao once again surprised Honduras with a 2-1 win, marking their first-ever official Concacaf tournament win on Honduran soil. Leandro Bacuna and Anthony van den Hurk scored for Curaçao, while Quioto found the net for Honduras.
- 2019 Gold Cup: Curaçao 1 - 0 Honduras
- 2022/23 Nations League: Honduras 1 - 2 Curaçao
Will Honduras avenge their previous losses, or will Curaçao continue their winning ways? Tune in to find out!