Edson Álvarez's tiebreaking goal gives Mexico 2-1 win over US for 10th Gold Cup title
- On July 6, 2025, in Houston, Mexico secured a 2-1 victory over the United States to claim the CONCACAF Gold Cup championship for the tenth time, extending their lead as the tournament’s most successful team.
- The win followed a close match where Mexico equalized after an early U.S. goal and scored a late winner after a video review overturned an offside call.
- Chris Richards scored for the U.S. in the fourth minute, Raúl Jiménez equalized in the 27th with his third goal of the tournament, and Edson Álvarez scored the decisive header in the 77th minute.
- The match attracted a full capacity crowd of 70,925, with roughly 70% of fans supporting Mexico. U.S. captain Tim Ream expressed his frustration after the game, stating they were clearly upset about failing to secure a victory.
- Mexico's win affirmed coach Javier Aguirre's restructuring efforts in preparation for the World Cup, while highlighting defensive vulnerabilities within the U.S. team despite their promising young players and aggressive pressing style.
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In the end of the Gold Cup on Sunday, Mexico, ahead of 71,000 spectators, dominated the United States (2-1).
Mexico has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the second time in a row. The team defeated hosts the USA 2-1 in Houston on Sunday evening in the continental tournament of North and Central America. This means that Mexico remains the clear record winner with ten titles. Long-time rivals the USA have seven titles. Both teams will host the World Cup finals next year along with Canada. Mexico had to overturn an early deficit in the final. Chris Richards g…


Mexico's players have won the Gold Cup - the championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean - for the tenth time. The Mexicans defeated the United States 2-1 (1-1) in the final in Houston in front of almost 71,000 people, thus defending the title from 2023.
Mexico has won the Gold Cup for the tenth time.
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