Manfred Ugalde of Costa Rica and Guatemala's Olger Escobar are among the Gold Cup stars set to shine in Concacaf qualifying in September.

El Salvador midfielder Santos Ortiz (12) receives a red card during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Canada in Houston, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) ...

Canada forward Jonathan David (10) celebrates with defender Luc De Fougerolles (15) after scoring during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against El Salvador in Houston, Tuesday, June 24, 2025 ...

Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scored 2 minutes, 35 seconds apart early in the second half and Canada defeated El Salvador 2-0 to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.

Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scored 2 minutes, 35 seconds apart early in the second half and Canada defeated El Salvador 2-0 to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals HOUSTON -- Jonathan ...

HOUSTON - Canada is headed to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup to face Guatemala after a 2-0 win over nine-man El Salvador in a chaotic, ill-tempered game Tuesday.

El Salvador midfielder Santos Ortiz (12) receives a red card during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Canada in Houston, Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Canada advances in CONCACAF Gold Cup, beats El Salvador 2-0 on goals by David and Buchanan Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scored 2 minutes, 35 seconds apart early in the second half and Canada ...