Mexico faced Saudi Arabia in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The match determined which team would advance to the tournament's final four, with a semifinal match against Honduras awaiting the winner. Ultimately, Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia, securing their place in the Gold Cup semifinals.

Mexico, the defending Gold Cup champions, entered the match with a strong record in the tournament, having reached the Knockout Stage for the 18th consecutive time. In the Group Stage, Mexico finished first in Group A with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses. They opened their title defense with a 3-2 victory against the Dominican Republic, followed by a 2-0 win against Suriname, and a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica.

Saudi Arabia, making their debut appearance in the Gold Cup, finished second in Group D with a record of 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 draw. They secured a 1-0 victory against Haiti, suffered a 1-0 defeat to the United States, and played to a 1-1 draw with Trinidad and Tobago.

The match was the first-ever Gold Cup meeting between Mexico and Saudi Arabia. In their all-time head-to-head record, Mexico had 5 wins and 1 draw in 6 total meetings, with Saudi Arabia never defeating Mexico.

The game remained scoreless through a scrappy first half, characterized by tough fouls and stoppages. However, Alexi Vega broke the deadlock in the second half, giving Mexico a 1-0 lead after a great buildup involving Raul Jimenez. The goal was initially called offside but was overturned after a VAR review showed Vega was onside.

Mexico's victory ensured their advancement to the Gold Cup Semifinals, where they will face Honduras. The semifinal match is scheduled for Wednesday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The match was broadcast on FS1, with streaming available on the FOX Sports App and FOXSports.com.