Overview

• Mexico fell behind in the third minute when Chris Richards’s header was confirmed by VAR before mounting a comeback.
• Raúl Jiménez equalized in the 27th minute and captain Edson Álvarez delivered the 77th-minute winner with a decisive header.
• Coach Javier Aguirre’s tactical choice to bench striker Santiago Giménez gave fresh impetus to Mexico’s midfield and attack.
• More than 70,000 spectators packed Houston’s NRG Stadium and the final streamed live on Fox Sports, Univisión, UniMás, TUDN, Vix Premium and FuboSports.
• Defending the Gold Cup title secures a rare consecutive victory for Mexico as it builds toward co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.