2021 CONCACAF selects nine venues to host Gold Cup

MEXICO CITY: The 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup will be held at nine venues in six U.S. cities, the governing body for North America, Central America and Caribbean football said on Thursday. The tournament will begin with a new preliminary round in Miami from July 2 to 6, where 12 teams will compete for the final three places in the main draw. The group stage will kick off on July 10, comprising 16 teams playing in a hub-city format to reduce coronavirus contagion risks. The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the quarterfinals. The final will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on August 1.

"It is fitting that in our 60th anniversary year we will use a number of stadiums with a rich history of hosting CONCACAF football, while also making history with new venues that will host Gold Cup matches for the very first time," CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani said in a statement. Agencies

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