US EditionPochettino Criticizes Officials for 3 Calls He Said Caused US Loss to Mexico in Gold Cup Final
HOUSTON, TEXAS, JUL 7 – Mexico secured their 10th Gold Cup title and repeated as champions with a 2-1 comeback win over the US, led by Edson Alvarez's decisive goal in the 77th minute.
- On Sunday in Houston, Texas, the U.S. men's national soccer team was defeated 2-1 by Mexico in the final match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
- The U.S. advanced to the final even though they were without a number of important players due to Club World Cup commitments and players choosing not to participate, which added to the contentious nature of the match.
- Chris Richards scored an early header for the U.S., but Mexico came back with goals from Raul Jimenez and Edson Álvarez after a VAR-validated header.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized refereeing decisions, including a non-called handball, called the tournament fantastic, and emphasized lessons for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the U.S.
- The result underlined ongoing challenges but also progress as the U.S. prepares for the World Cup, with promising younger players gaining experience and a September friendly schedule ahead.
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