Participating Nations
| Team | Qualification | Appearance in Gold Cup |
|---|---|---|
| North American zone | ||
| United States | Host | 4th |
| Mexico | Automatic | 4th |
| Canada (1) | Automatic | 4th |
| Caribbean zone qualified through the 1997 Caribbean Cup | ||
| Trinidad and Tobago | Winners | 3rd |
| Cuba | Winner of playoff against runners-up ( Saint Kitts and Nevis) | 1st |
| Central American zone qualified through the 1997 UNCAF Nations Cup | ||
| Costa Rica | Winners | 3rd |
| Guatemala | Runners-Up | 3rd |
| El Salvador | 3rd Place | 2nd |
| Honduras | 4th Place | 4th |
| CONMEBOL | ||
| Brazil | Invited | 2nd |
(1) Canada withdrew and was replaced by Jamaica.
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