Mexico defeated the USMNT 2–1 in the Gold Cup final to become back-to-back champions of Concacaf's biggest international competition.
El Tri responded after Chris Richards gave the USMNT an early lead. Raúl Jiménez scored a stunning equalizer to send the game tied to halftime and then captain Edson Álvarez completed the comeback with the match-winner as extra-time neared.
Javier Aguirre's side lived up to its historic status as North America's powerhouse. Following their Concacaf Nations League title earlier in the year, El Tri defeating the U.S. in an official match for the first time in six years to clinch the Gold Cup confirms the nation's return to the top of the region.
With Mexico's 2026 World Cup debut at the Estadio Azteca less than a year away, there's plenty to build on from what's unquestionably been a very solid 2025.
Here's three takeaways from Mexico's Gold Cup title.






