Costa Rica vs. Suriname to Open 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup

San Diego, California – Costa Rica will face Suriname in the opening game of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup on June 15 at Snapdragon Stadium, starting at 11 p.m. ET. This match marks the beginning of a tournament featuring 16 national teams competing over the next few weeks.

The 2025 Gold Cup will run from June 14 to July 6 across the United States and Canada. With their group, Costa Rica sees this match as crucial to gaining three points, as the tournament’s format includes only the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout stage.

Mexico, the reigning champion, and the United States are among the top teams in the competition. This tournament is significant, serving as a precursor to the 2026 World Cup set to be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Fans around the world can live stream the match for free, but it will be unavailable in North and Central America. However, viewers in these regions can access broadcasts using a VPN to bypass geographic restrictions.

The match is a chance for both teams to establish themselves early in the tournament, especially Costa Rica, who aim to prove they’re a tough competitor despite being ranked 54th in FIFA standings. Suriname, ranked 137th, also seeks to make a statement as they participate in this tournament for only the second time.

Costa Rica, featuring renowned goalkeeper Keylor Navas, is looking to use this opportunity to regain strength in the international scene. Suriname will rely on forward Gleofilo Vlijter to provide crucial goals as they attempt to shake up the competition.

The stakes are high, and all eyes will be on this matchup as both teams vie for a strong start in the Gold Cup.