Gold Cup Roundup: Guatemala Wins Group D; Canada to Face US

Guatemala defender Nicolas Samayoa (3) reacts after a call from the referee during the second half of the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage match against Canada at Shell Energy Stadium in Huston on July 1, 2023. Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Guatemala stormed back from down a pair of one-goal deficits to defeat Guadeloupe 3–2 and take first place in Group D at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Tuesday night in Harrison, N.J.

Guatemala (2–0–1, 7 points) got two goals from Rubio Rubin, a Real Salt Lake forward, including a running strike from the center of the box that tied the match 2–2 in the 70th minute.