Participating Nations
| Team | Qualification | Appearance in Gold Cup |
|---|---|---|
| North American zone | ||
| United States | Host | 10th |
| Mexico | Automatic | 10th |
| Canada | Automatic | 9th |
| Caribbean zone qualified through the 2008 Caribbean Championship | ||
| Jamaica | Winners | 7th |
| Grenada | Runners-up | 1st |
| Guadeloupe | 3rd place | 2nd |
| Haiti | 5th place | 4th |
| Central American zone qualified through the 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup | ||
| Panama | Winners | 4th |
| Costa Rica | Runners-up | 9th |
| Honduras | 3rd place | 9th |
| El Salvador | 4th place | 6th |
| Nicaragua | 5th place | 1st |
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