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Concacaf Gold Cup
In US-sports termsThe regional championship for national teams — think a Copa América or the Euros, but for our corner of the world. USA vs. Mexico is the marquee final.
What it is
The championship of Concacaf's national teams, held every two years — the USMNT's biggest regular trophy target.
How you get in
National teams qualify through the Concacaf Nations League.
What it feeds
Regional bragging rights and a claim as the region's best. (World Cup spots come through separate qualifying.)
USA vs. Mexico in a Gold Cup final is the closest thing the region has to a national-team derby.