The 2025 Gold Cup final will showcase the U.S. and Mexico rivalry, happening at NRG Stadium. The U.S. had a promising tournament run, achieving a 5-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago and subsequent victories leading them to face Mexico. In contrast, Mexico also progressed, overcoming earlier challenges to reach the final. Notably, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino maintained a consistent lineup, raising concerns about player fatigue, especially with certain players experiencing exhaustion as they prepare for the decisive match against Mexico.
The U.S. gained momentum as the tournament went on with a 5-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago, a 1-0 success over Saudi Arabia and a 2-1 victory over Haiti.
Mexico shrugged off a nervy 3-2 win over Dominican Republic with a 2-0 win over Suriname and a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica ahead of a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals.
Pochettino has done precious little rotation during the Gold Cup. Seven players have started every match, with another three in the XI for four of the five.
It’s worth asking if the USMNT is out of gas as it certainly looked like it with striker Patrick Agyemang appearing to be running on fumes.
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