Participating Nations
North American zone qualified automatically:
- United States (host, 5th Gold Cup appearance)
- Mexico (defending champion, 5th Gold Cup appearance)
Caribbean zone qualified through 1998 Caribbean Cup:
- Winners: Jamaica (3rd Gold Cup appearance)
- Runners-Up: Trinidad and Tobago (2nd Gold Cup appearance)
Central American zone qualified through UNCAF Nations Cup 1999:
- Winners: Costa Rica (3rd Gold Cup appearance)
- Runners-Up: Guatemala (3rd Gold Cup appearance)
- 3rd Place: Honduras (4th Gold Cup appearance)
Qualified through playoff (played in the United States in December 1999)
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| Haiti | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Cuba | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| El Salvador | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | –3 | 1 |
| October 6, 1999 (1999-10-06) 18:00 EDT |
Canada | 0–0 | Cuba | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles Attendance: 6,583 Referee: Argelio Sabillón (Honduras) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report |
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