The Gold Cup runs June 14 to July 6. It opens with the group stage and we’ll be tracking each group until eight teams qualify for the knockout stage.

The Sunday round of the Gold Cup has ended, and the debuts in the competition continue. Mexico seeks to defend its crown, while the other teams aim to seize power in Concacaf. Here are the

Holders Mexico began their defence of the Gold Cup with a 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic on Saturday in Los Angeles, amid tensions over US president Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. There have been days of protests in LA against immigration raids, with Trump deploying the National Guard.

Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener.

Immigration tensions dampened Gold Cup atmosphere as protesters rally outside Mexico vs. Dominican Republic match, with fans reporting a more somber mood.