Mexico soccer game vs. Honduras: How to watch today's Gold Cup semifinals 2025, odds
El Tri comes in with three consecutive clean sheets, including the 2-0 rout of Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals. Honduras reached the semifinals by beating Panama in a match that went to penalty kicks.
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Mexico is a solid favorite to reach the finals, where the U.S. could await.
Jun 28, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Mexico forward Raul Jimenez (9) dribbles against Saudi Arabia defender Nawaf Bu Washl (13) in the first half during a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Gold Cup at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
What time does Mexico play in the Gold Cup?
Mexico plays in the semifinals against Honduras at 8 p.m. Mountain/9 p.m. Central on Wednesday, July 2. The game is at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
What channel is Mexico soccer on?
The match between Mexico and Saudi Arabia will be televised on FS1 in English and on TUDN, Univision and ViX in Spanish.
Where does Mexico soccer stand in 2025 Gold Cup?
El Tri has recorded three consecutive clean sheets to reach the semifinals. The winner of its match with Honduras will advance to the championship where it will play either the U.S. or Guatemala.
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How to watch Mexico in the Gold Cup
Date: Wednesday, July 2
Time: 8 p.m. MT/9 p.m. CT
Site: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.
Network: FS1, TUDN, Univision, ViX
Gold Cup prediction, odds for Mexico vs. Costa Rica
El Paso Times: Mexico 2, Honduras 0
Bret Bloomquist writes: "Mexico is getting better with each round and should have little trouble with a Honduras side that has already overachieved to reach this point.
Sports Mole: Mexico 3, Honduras 0
It writes: "Mexico can live up to their tag as tournament favorites, cruising through another round to make the Gold Cup final again. With a squad that runs deep, the 2023 champions should have far too much firepower for a Honduras side that shipped six goals to Canada."
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Football Whispers: Mexico 3, Honduras 0
It writes: "Two of the last eight matches between the two countries resulted in 3-0 victories for Aguirre's side, which does give us hope that our key Mexico vs Honduras prediction will succeed. Moreover, the sheer class difference between the two teams is there for all to see, with Mexico's market value being set at a whopping €200m."
Freetips: Mexico to win
It writes: Mexico are living up to their pre-Gold Cup status as favourites to win the 2025 tournament. The Tricokours have eased into the final four and can notch another one-sided win against Honduras."
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Mexico vs. Honduras, Spread and Total
Mexico is heavily favored to win, according to odds on BetMGM.com.
Odds : Mexico -350, Honduras +850, draw (to penalties) +425.
Over/under: 2.5 total goals
Mexico soccer schedule
June 14: Mexico 3, Dominican Republic 2
June 18: Mexico 2, Suriname 0
June 22: Mexico 0, Costa Rica 0
June 28 : Mexico 2, Saudi Arabia 0
July 2: Mexico vs. Honduras, 8 p.m. MT/9 p.m. CT, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter.
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