"Golden blood" is not golden in literal terms, but it carries a unique characteristic that makes it fit for royalty.

The 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup is here, leaving 16 teams to vie for this summer's confederation championship title. Broken down by nation, here's the rundown of what each contender brings to the field.

Whether you’re a wily soccer veteran or brand new to the game, you'll want to spend much of July following the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the biennial tournament that crowns the champions of our continent.