2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup
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| 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup | |
|---|---|
| Name | 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup |
| Country | United States |
| Dates | 20 February – 10 March |
| Num teams | 12 |
| Champion | USA |
| Second | Brazil |
| Matches | 25 |
| Goals | 82 |
| Top scorer | USA Jaedyn Shaw, USA Olivia Moultrie, BRA Adriana Leal, PAR Jessica Martínez, (4 goals each) |
| Player | USA Korbin Albert |
| Prevseason | 2022 |
| Nextseason | 2026 |
2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup was the inaugural edition of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, a premier women's football tournament organized by CONCACAF. Held in the United States from 20 February to 10 March 2024, the competition featured twelve national teams from across the CONCACAF region, CONMEBOL, and an invited guest. The event served as a major platform for women's football in the Americas and culminated with the host nation securing the championship.
Background and qualification
The tournament was established by CONCACAF as part of its strategic women's football plan, aiming to create a high-competitive regional championship. Qualification pathways included the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, which provided berths for the top four finishers like the United States and Canada. Additional spots were allocated through the 2023 qualifying play-ins and the 2023 Pan American Games women's football tournament. The CONMEBOL federation was invited to send its top four teams from the 2022 Copa América Femenina, including powerhouses Brazil and Argentina. A final guest spot was awarded to the winner of a playoff between confederation runners-up.
Participating teams
The twelve participants comprised eight teams from CONCACAF, three from CONMEBOL, and one guest. The direct CONCACAF qualifiers were the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. Nations like the Dominican Republic and Panama advanced through the qualification tournament. The CONMEBOL representatives were Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay. The guest team was determined via an inter-confederation playoff.
Venues and schedule
All matches were staged across four stadiums in California and Texas. The primary venues included Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, and BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The group stage ran from 20 to 28 February, with Houston hosting the quarterfinals. The semifinals and final were held at Snapdragon Stadium, ensuring a concentrated finale in San Diego.
Group stage
The teams were divided into three groups of four, competing in a round-robin format. Group A featured the United States, Mexico, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic. Group B included Brazil, Colombia, Panama, and Puerto Rico. Group C comprised Canada, Costa Rica, Paraguay, and El Salvador. The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-place finishers, advanced to the knockout rounds.
Knockout stage
The quarterfinals saw intense matchups, including Brazil defeating Argentina and the United States overcoming Colombia. Other last-eight clashes featured Canada against Costa Rica and Mexico versus Paraguay. The semifinals in San Diego produced a classic confrontation between the United States and Canada, alongside Brazil's victory over Mexico.
Final and champion
The championship final was contested on 10 March at Snapdragon Stadium between the United States and Brazil. In a tightly fought match, the United States emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, claiming the inaugural title. Key performers for the champions included midfielder Lindsey Horan and young talents like Jaedyn Shaw. The tournament's top scorers were Jaedyn Shaw, Olivia Moultrie, Adriana Leal, and Jessica Martínez, while Korbin Albert was named the best player.
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