Participating Nations
| Team | Qualification | Appearance in Gold Cup |
|---|---|---|
| North American zone | ||
| United States | Host | 3rd |
| Mexico | Automatic | 3rd |
| Canada | Automatic | 3rd |
| Caribbean zone qualified through the 1995 Caribbean Cup | ||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Winners | 2nd |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Runners-Up | 1st |
| Central American zone qualified through the 1995 UNCAF Nations Cup | ||
| Honduras | Winners | 3rd |
| Guatemala | Runners-Up | 2nd |
| El Salvador | 3rd Place | 1st |
| CONMEBOL | ||
| Brazil | Invited | 1st |
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