Houston to host 6 Gold Cup matches, including the final
The CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament kicked off over the weekend to crown the best men's national team in North America, Central America and the Caribbean — with the final match in Houston.
Why it matters: The three-week tournament will give several U.S. and Canadian cities a preview of what it'll be like to host next year's World Cup.
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