Why is Saudi Arabia playing in the Concacaf Gold Cup? Here's everything you need to know about the U.S. men's next challenge.

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his picks for the Concacaf Gold Cup matchup between Saudi Arabia and the USMNT on Thursday

The midfield duo played a part in each of the USMNT's first three goals, all in the first half, as they make their case not only for a spot on the 2026 World Cup but perhaps a place in the starting lineup — even when Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are back in the mix.