For 23 fleeting minutes, the USMNT was atop CONCACAF. But it succumbed to a Mexican comeback, and, in the end, a better team. So it settled for second place at the Gold Cup.

Mexico defeated the United States Men’s National Team by a score of 2-1 on Sunday to win the nation’s 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup trophy as the champions of North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Mexico defeated the United States 2-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday to successfully defend their CONCACAF Gold Cup crown and capture their 10th title in a pulsating final that delivered drama from start to finish.

The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup is nearing its conclusion, as the tournament has reached the final. The U.S. men's national team is fresh off a 2-1 victory over Guatemala, following a thrilling penalty shootout win against Costa Rica in the quarterfinals. In the other semifinal, Mexico defeated Honduras 1-0 on Wednesday.

The match begins at 7 p.m. ET on FOX from NRG Stadium in Houston, with streaming available on multiple platforms.

Raúl Jiménez scored in the 27th minute, Edson Álvarez scored in the 77th and Mexico rallied to its record 10th Cocacaf Gold Cup title with a 2-1 victory over the U.S. men's national team on Sunday evening in Houston.

U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino coaxed overlooked players into fighting for their country, setting a higher standard for his World Cup roster.

Mauricio Pochettino was not happy with the referees as his USMNT side lost 2-1 to Mexico in the final of the Gold Cup in Houston, Texas on Sunday. Edson Alvarez headed home the winner with just over 10 minutes to go as the USMNT coughed up an early lead given to them thanks to a superb Chris Richards header.

A makeshift USMNT squad was clearly second-best to Mexico in a 2-1 final defeat. But there was plenty to like about the group's tournament performance overall.