MEXICO CITY, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Las Vegas will host the final of this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup, soccer's governing body for North America, Central America and the Caribbean said on Tuesday.
The match will be played on August 1 at the newly built Allegiant stadium, the 65,000-capacity home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, CONCACAF said in a statement.
It will mark the first time the Gold Cup - the region's most important international soccer competition - will be played in Las Vegas.
"At CONCACAF, we are very excited about this summer's Gold Cup, and we know that Las Vegas and Allegiant stadium will provide a great host city and venue for the final," CONCACAF president and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said.
"This is CONCACAF's 60th anniversary year, making this edition extra special for players and fans. The federations and their teams are looking forward to this tournament with great anticipation, and it is fitting that the regional champion will be crowned in such an outstanding venue and famous city," he added.
The 2021 Gold Cup will be held from July 10 to August 1, having been shifted from its original schedule of July 2 to 25. Enditem
