Breaking down the three other teams (besides Mexico) that will play in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup at the Georgia Dome. Cuba will take on Panama at 3:30 p.m., followed by Mexico vs. Trinidad and Tobago at 6:30 p.m.:
CUBA
FIFA world rank: 82
How they got here:
- Lost to Costa Rica 3-0
- Lost to United States 4-1
- Defeated Belize 4-0
Best Gold Cup finish: Quarterfinals (2003)
Coach: Walter Benitez
Players to watch:
- Ariel Martinez, three goals
- Jose Alfonso, one goal
- Odelin Molina, 13 saves
PANAMA
FIFA world rank: 51
How they got here:
- Defeated Mexico 2-1
- Defeated Martinique 1-0
- Tied Canada 0-0
Best Gold Cup finish: Runner-up (2005)
Coach: Julio Cesar Dely Valdes
Players to watch:
- Manuel Gabriel Torres, three goals
- Jaime Penedo, four saves
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
FIFA world rank: 87
How they got here:
- Tied El Salvador 2-2
- Lost to Haiti 2-0
- Defeated Honduras 2-0
Best Gold Cup finish: Semifinals (2000)
Coach: Stephen Hart
Players to watch:
- Kenwyne Jones, two goals
- Jan-Michael Williams, six saves
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