CONCACAF Press Release
HOUSTON — Mexico earned a 2-1 victory against the United States in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final on Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, USA.
The conquest marks a tenth Gold Cup trophy for Mexico to extend its record as the all-time winner of the competition.
Chris Richards struck the opening goal in the 4’, delivering a header on a free kick service from Sebastian Berhalter, to place the U.S. in the lead.
Raúl Jiménez equalized for Mexico in the 27’ with a left-footed finish inside the box to connect on a through ball from Marcel Ruíz.
Gilberto Mora threatened from long range in the 40’, striking a left-footed shot from outside the box that was saved by Matt Freese.
Mexico withstood back-to-back attempts in first-half stoppage time as the U.S. threatened with a header from Alexander Freeman in the 45’+1’ that was saved by Luis Ángel Malagón. Diego Luna missed from close range seconds later as the two sides went tied into halftime.
Roberto Alvarado had a close encounter for Mexico in the 51’, sending a left-footed shot from outside the box just to the outside of the left post.
Max Arfsten had a shot of his own from outside the box in the 54’ that was just wide of the top post.
Edson Álvarez struck a header into the net in the 77’ to capitalize on a free-kick opportunity and strike the match-winning goal for Mexico. Johan Vásquez aided the delivery to further the set piece service from Alexis Vega.
Mexico won the Gold Cup in consecutive editions for a successful title defense. The win also marks the second Gold Cup conquest for Mexico under Manager Javier Aguirre, who headed the 2009 title run.
