The official schedule for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup is set, which means we know the teams that will be participating in the tournament-opening double-header at Red Bull Arena on July 7.
The draw has put Canada, Costa Rica, and French Guiana into Group A with top-seed Honduras. The Gold Cup will kick off with a Group A double-header: Canada vs French Guiana, followed by Honduras vs Costa Rica.
We’re a long way from knowing what sort of squads each side sends to the tournament, and these are not going to be the most popular matches in the competition - though Honduras and Costa Rica should be a satisfying tussle, especially since Los Ticos are nominally ranked below Los Catrachos for the Gold Cup, but could field a team that might challenge for the title if they wish.