Mexico Defeats US 2-1 to Secure Record 10th Gold Cup

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Updated Jul 7, 2025, 02:37 AM

Mexico claimed its second consecutive and record-extending 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday, defeating the United States 2-1 before more than 70,000 spectators at NRG Stadium in Houston.

The U.S. struck first when defender Chris Richards headed in Sebastian Berhalter’s free-kick in the fourth minute. Mexico levelled in the 27th minute through striker Raúl Jiménez, who turned on a Marcel Ruíz pass and beat goalkeeper Matt Freese. Midfielder Edson Álvarez delivered the winner with a diving header in the 77th minute after Johan Vásquez flicked on a set piece; a VAR review upheld the goal.

The victory gives coach Javier Aguirre’s side back-to-back Gold Cup trophies, making Mexico the first nation to repeat since 2011 and widening its lead over the United States, which remains on seven titles. U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino, overseeing his first tournament final with the national team, was without several regular starters as both rivals now pivot to preparations for the 2026 World Cup they will co-host with Canada.

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El Universal

@El_Universal_Mx

🏆 MEXICO IS CHAMPION! 🏆 🇲🇽 ⚽️ The Mexican National Team beat the United States 2-1 thanks to goals from Raúl Jiménez and Edson Álvarez and won the Gold Cup once again. The team led by Javier Aguirre won its 13th title in the CONCACAF competition. 📸 #FOTOS: EFE

ESPN FC

@ESPNFC

MEXICO BEAT THE USMNT AND ARE BACK-TO-BACK GOLD CUP CHAMPIONS 🏆

REFORMA

@Reforma

🔴 #ÚltimaHora 🔴 Two-time champions! The Mexican National Team defeated the United States 2-1 in the Final and won their second CONCACAF Gold Cup in a row, bringing them to 13 titles in the competition.

Raúl Orvañanos

@RaulOrvananos

🏆 Mexico 2025 Gold Cup champion The Mexican national team is elected for the second time in a row and is the thirteenth in its history. ⚽️ Goals from Raúl Jiménez and Edson Álvarez. #México 2-1 #USA #CopaOro2025