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USA vs Mexico: What to Expect from the Upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup Final

This final marks the eighth Gold Cup championship meeting between these two soccer giants.

USA vs Mexico: What to Expect from the Upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup Final
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Liputan6.com, Jakarta The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown as the United States and Mexico will face off in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final on Sunday, July 6, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. local time, with live coverage available on FOX, Univision, TUDN, and Televisa.

This final marks the eighth Gold Cup championship meeting between these two soccer giants, who have dominated the tournament since its inception. Mexico leads the all-time Gold Cup titles with nine, while the U.S. has seven, including their last triumph in 2021.

To say that the history between the United States and Mexico is fierce would be an understatement. These are two programs with a lot of pride and also a lot to play for. Like the United States, Mexico will play host to the FIFA World Cup in 2026, along with North American neighbor Canada, and both teams have hopes of building toward their target of performing well with the world watching.

Both teams advanced to the final after hard-fought semifinal victories: the U.S. edged Guatemala 2-1, powered by a standout performance from 21-year-old Diego Luna, while Mexico secured a 1-0 win over Honduras thanks to a goal from Raúl Jiménez assisted by rising star Gilberto Mora.

The rivalry, considered the fiercest in North American soccer, is expected to draw a sold-out crowd of over 70,000 fans and millions of viewers across the continent. For both nations, this match serves as a crucial test ahead of co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

And at No. 17, Mexico will be the highest FIFA-ranked opponent the United States will face during this Gold Cup tournament. It’ll be the toughest test yet for a United States squad that is growing and developing, but one with a lot of momentum behind them.

With the U.S. seeking its first trophy under head coach Mauricio Pochettino and Mexico aiming for a record 10th Gold Cup crown, Sunday’s final promises high drama, intense atmosphere, and another memorable chapter in this storied rivalry.