2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup

The 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the tenth edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition, and the twentieth soccer championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF). It was played from July 3 to 26, 2009 in the United States. This competition was the fourth tournament without guests from other confederations. Mexico won their fifth Gold Cup, and eighth CONCACAF Championship overall, after beating the United States 50 in the final. It was the second consecutive Gold Cup final and fourth overall to feature Mexico and the United States and the third won by Mexico.

2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Copa de Oro de la CONCACAF 2009 (in Spanish)
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
DatesJuly 3–26
Teams12 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)13 (in 13 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Mexico (5th title)
Runners-up United States
Tournament statistics
Matches played25
Goals scored66 (2.64 per match)
Attendance860,046 (34,402 per match)
Top scorer(s) Miguel Sabah (4 goals)
Best player(s) Giovani dos Santos
Best goalkeeper Keylor Navas
Fair play award United States
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