Mexico achieved its second consecutive Concacaf Gold Cup win, defeating the United States 2-1 in a heated final, further solidifying its position in Concacaf football. The victory ended a six-year winless streak against the USA. Despite struggles leading to the tournament, the USMNT demonstrated resilience and fought hard, even with many key players absent. Coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized the importance of staying positive despite the loss, indicating the team's determination to build momentum leading into the 2026 World Cup.
In the end, the status quo went unchanged. Mexico won its second consecutive Concacaf Gold Cup trophy in a heated final with the United States in Houston's NRG Stadium on Sunday.
The Mexicans vanquished their arch-rivals in six years with a 2-1 victory over the United States men's national team.
The USMNT stumbled into the Gold Cup on the back of a disastrous Nations League and pair of defeats to Turkey and Switzerland.
Absent star forward Christian Pulisic and a raft of other stalwarts, expectations and enthusiasm for the US team had sagged to a low not seen in a decade.
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