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NextImg:USMNT blows early lead for heartbreaking loss to Mexico in Gold Cup final

HOUSTON — Edson Álvarez scored a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 on Sunday night for its record 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title.

Chris Richards put the U.S. ahead in the fourth minute, heading in a Sebastian Berhalter free kick for the second time in the tournament, but Raúl Jiménez tied the score in the 27th with his third goal of this Gold Cup.

Edson Álvarez celebrates during the Mexico-USMNT match on July 6, 2025. AP

Mexico was awarded the free kick when Diego Luna fouled Alexis Vega on a flank.

Johan Vásquez flicked the restart across the goal mouth and Álvarez burst past the defense, redirecting the ball from 3 yards just inside Matt Freese’s far post.

Mauricio Pochettino reacts during the USMNT-Mexico match on July 6, 2025.
Mauricio Pochettino reacts during the USMNT-Mexico match on July 6, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

While the play was initially called offside, the goal was awarded by the VAR, and Mexico defended its title from 2023 while improving to 6-2 in Gold Cup finals against the U.S.

Patrick Agyemang had a chance two minutes into stoppage time but he didn’t make good contact on his short-range shot that was blocked by goalkeeper Luis Malagón.