Mexico vs. Cuba: Date, Time, Live Stream and 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Preview

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Published: July 8, 2015

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Mexico begin their quest to reclaim the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Thursday in Chicago against Cuba in the second game of a Group C doubleheader at Soldier Field.

El Tri enter the clash with plenty of attacking weapons despite the loss of Javier Hernandez to a broken collarbone last week. But manager Miguel Herrera's side are arguably facing the most pressure of any team in the competition. Herrera's job could be on the line, while a play-off to determine the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup representative from North America will await with a win.



As for Cuba, they come into the Group C clash as decided underdogs. To earn even a point in their first game of the Gold Cup, Cuba will have to play a miraculous game of soccer.

Below is all the vital information you need to know in the buildup to Thursday's match:

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2015

Time: 9:30 p.m. ET

TV: Fox Sports 1, Unimas (USA), BT Sport 2 (UK)

Live Stream: Fox Sports Go (USA), BT Sport Player (UK)

 

Mexico in Need of Impressive Start

With a massive amount of pressure on their shoulders, the Mexican players will have a chance to open the competition with a statement victory over Cuba.

In a region where few victories are guaranteed, El Tri should be able to lock up three points with ease against Cuba. But they must be wary of the challenge the United States received in their opener against Honduras. As one of the top squads in the region, Mexico will get each opponent's best test, especially in the group stage.

According to ESPN's El Tri Twitter account and ESPN reporter John Sutcliffe, Herrera has already decided on his starting 11 for the game at the home of the NFL's Chicago Bears:



The early release of the lineup, which is common practice for Herrera, pairs the experienced Oribe Peralta next to Carlo...
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