For Mexico, the pressure is immense. El Tri enter this knockout match as heavy favorites, expected not just to win but to dominate as they pursue their ninth Gold Cup title. The Gold Cup has foiled some of that narrative as games have been narrow for Mexico, and they are coming off a scoreless draw against Costa Rica in the final group stage match.

Mexico looks to advance to the semifinals in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals when it takes on Saudi Arabia in Glendale, Ariz.