Mexico beats Panama 2-1 to win CONCACAF Nations League title on late penalty from Raúl Jiménez
- Mexico won the CONCACAF Nations League title by defeating Panama 2-1, with Raúl Jiménez scoring both goals, including a late penalty.
- Jiménez scored the opening goal in the eighth minute, heading in a pass from Roberto Alvarado, while Panama equalized with a penalty by Adalberto Carrasquilla just before halftime.
- The match was briefly stopped due to homophobic chants from Mexico supporters, prompting players to take a water break while anti-slur messages appeared on screens.
- With this win, Mexico became the first team other than the United States to win the tournament, breaking the U.S.'s streak of three consecutive titles.
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