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El Tri Triumphs Again: Mexico Defeats U.S. in Dramatic Gold Cup Final

Jul 7, 2025 | Sports

July 7, 2025

In front of a roaring, pro-Mexico crowd of over 70,000 fans at Houston’s NRG Stadium, Mexico clinched its 10th Concacaf Gold Cup title on Sunday night, defeating the United States 2-1 in a thrilling and emotional final.

The U.S. struck early in the 4th minute with a header from Chris Richards, but Mexico answered back through Raúl Jiménez, who coolly slotted home the equalizer in the 27th minute and dedicated the goal to his late friend and former teammate, Diogo Jota, tragically killed days earlier in a car crash.

The second half saw Mexico dominate possession and pressure, and it paid off when Edson Álvarez headed in the winner off a set piece. Initially called offside, the goal was awarded after a VAR review, sending the Mexican fans into celebration mode.

The U.S. had one last chance deep in stoppage time, but Patrick Agyemang’s misfired shot was denied by goalkeeper Luis Malagón, sealing the victory for El Tri.

Despite the loss, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used the tournament to assess younger talent like Agyemang, Diego Luna, and Matthew Freese, all of whom impressed and may earn future World Cup roster spots. The match marked the final competitive outing for both nations before co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada.

While Mexico walked away champions once again, the U.S. leaves with lessons, growth, and rising stars ready for what comes next.

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