Overview

• Chris Richards opened the scoring in the fourth minute before Raúl Jiménez equalized just before half-time and Edson Álvarez delivered the 77th-minute winner for Mexico.
• El Tri’s victory extends its Gold Cup titles to a record 10 and moves its finals head-to-head advantage over the USMNT to 6–2.
• Mexico coach Javier Aguirre fielded a full-strength squad while Mauricio Pochettino’s US team rested stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie in favor of MLS standouts.
• Houston’s near-sellout at NRG Stadium featured a crowd dominated by Mexico supporters, highlighting the depth of cross-border fan mobilization.
• With the continental crown decided, both nations now shift focus to September internationals as their final tune-up ahead of co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup