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USA 2-1 Guatemala: Luna Double Sends Americans To Gold Cup Final Against Mexico

Diego Luna scored twice inside 15 minutes to fire the United States to a 2-1 win over Guatemala and into the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 final. Playing in front of a pro-Guatemala crowd in St. Louis, Luna opened the scoring in the 4th minute and added a slick solo finish in the 15th. Guatemala hit back through 18-year-old Olger Escobar in the 80th and pushed hard late. But the Americans held firm to book a title clash with rivals Mexico on Sunday in Houston. The U.S. will be chasing their eighth Gold Cup crown -- all five of their final losses have come against El Tri.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Connor Hamilton

United States players celebrate after defeating Guatemala during a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in St. Louis.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US
CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Scott Kane

Guatemala forward Olger Escobar, left, is congratulated by teammate Jonathan Franco (22) after scoring a goal during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match against United States in St. Louis.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US
CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Connor Hamilton

Guatemala midfielder Arquimidez Ordoñez (19) controls the ball while pressured from United States midfielder Sebastian Berhalter (8) during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in St. Louis.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US
CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Connor Hamilton

United States defender Timo Ream (13) and Guatemala forward Rubio Mendez (9) chase a loose ball during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in St. Louis.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US
CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Scott Kane

United States midfielder Diego Luna (10) controls the ball while under pressure from Guatemala midfielder Jonathan Franco (22) during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in St. Louis.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US
CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Connor Hamilton

Guatemala midfielder Oscar Santis (18) controls the puck while United States midfielder Luca Del La Torre (14) defends during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in St. Louis.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US
CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Scott Kane

Guatemala forward Stheven Robles (13) moves the ball down pitch while under pressure from United States midfielder Luca Del La Torre (14) during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in St. Louis.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US
CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Scott Kane

Guatemala defender Nicolas Samayoa (3) and United States forward Patrick Agyemang (24) go up to head the ball during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in St. Louis.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US
CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Scott Kane

United States midfielder Diego Luna, left, and Guatemala midfielder Pedro Altan (10) battle for control of the ball during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in St. Louis.

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US
CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Semifinal: Guatemala vs US | Photo: AP/Connor Hamilton

United States defender Alexander Freeman (16) controls the ball as Guatemala defender Jose Morales (16) defends during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in St. Louis.

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