The USA and Mexico will kick off their 2018 CONCACAF Championship match on Thursday in their first Group A fixtures.

Both sides have already met twice this year, culminating in two easy friendly wins for the Stars and Stripes in April.

The match will be at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Fox Sports 2 is going to cover the match, and live streaming will be available via Fox Sports GO.

Mexico is not to be overlooked, but barring a poor showing from the hosts, this should be a routine win for the Stars and Stripes.

The Americans are well prepared and ready to crash their rival. If they don’t drop point in this meeting they will reach to the top of the Championship.

The #USWNT scored 10 goals in 2 friendlies vs. ?? in April. Next week in Cary, the stakes will be raised. pic.twitter.com/dNmmNT5R9o

— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) September 26, 2018

Prediction: USA 2  – 1 Mexico

• How to Watch
• Gold Cup final: USA vs. Mexico
• Date: Sunday, July 7
• Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: Soldier Field
• TV channel: FS1 and Univision
• Streaming: fuboTV (Try for free)
• Odds: Mexico -0.5 (+125) | USA +1.5 (-145) | O/U: 2

11 days until World Cup Qualifying! @alexmorgan13 joined the @FOXSoccer crew to preview our road to France. pic.twitter.com/DJeVfRpau0

— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) September 24, 2018

Both teams squad from The Sun

USA squad

Goalkeepers: Zack Steffen, Sean Johnson, Tyler Miller

Defenders: Omar Gonzalez, Tim Ream, Matt Miazga, Tyler Adams, Walker Zimmerman, Aaron Long, Daniel Lovitz, Nick Lima

Midfielders: Michael Bradley, Christian Pulisic, Wil Trapp, Cristian Roldan, Weston McKennie, Duane Holmes

Forwards: Jozy Altidore, Gyasi Zardes, Jordan Morris, Paul Arriola, Jonathan Lewis, Tyler Boyd

Mexico squad

Goalkeepers: Hugo Gonzalez, Guillermo Ochoa, Jonathan Orozco

Defenders: Edson Alvarez, Nestor Araujo, Jesus Gallardo, Cesar Montes, Hector Moreno, Fernando Navarro, Diego Reyes, Luis Rodriguez, Carlos Salcedo, Jorge Sanchez

Midfielders: Roberto Alvarado, Jonathan dos Santos, Andres Guardado, Erick Gutierrez, Luis Montes, Orbelin Pineda, Carlos Rodriguez

Forwards: Raul Jimenez, Rodolfo Pizarro, Alexis Vega