USA 1-2 Mexico Final Highlights, Concacaf Gold Cup 2025: Edson Alvarez's Late Goal Helps El Tri Retain Title

The live-action of the USA Vs Mexico, the final match of the Concacaf Gold Cup 2025, will start at 4:30 am IST. The match will be played at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Monday, 7 July 2025.

The USA vs Mexico, CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 final match will be live-streamed online on the Concacaf YouTube page.

The referee of the summit clash is Mario Escobar of Guatemala. He is on the pitch and the players of both sides are also doing their practice drills. The match will start at the scheduled time of 4:30 am IST.

The game kicked off after the referee's whistle, and Mario Escobar quickly spotted a foul by Raul Jimenez, awarding the USA a free kick.

2' - USA 0-0 MEX

GOAL! Sebastian Berhalter delivered a beautifully weighted free kick, finding Chris Richards, who met it with a powerful header that clipped the crossbar before bouncing in, giving the USA the lead!

8' - USA 1-0 MEX

Play was halted after a Mexico player was cautioned for aggressive play, resulting in a USA free kick. The Americans opted for a quick restart. Later, Raul Jimenez's cross into the box was cut out by Matthew Freese, who pounced on the ball effectively.

18' - USA 1-0 MEX

Mexico appealed for a penalty after Edson Alvarez went down, but the referee wasn't convinced and play continued. The Mexicans worked a short corner, with Gilberto Mora eventually getting a shot off from around the edge of the box. His effort towards the bottom right corner was well-covered by Matthew Freese, who made the save to hold on.

26' - USA 1-0 MEX

GOAL! Marcel Ruiz's clever pass found Raul Jimenez on the edge of the box, and he unleashed a stunning shot into the top left corner, leveling the score at 1-1!

30' - USA 1-1 MEX

Roberto Alvarado received a crisp pass on the edge of the box and took aim, but the goalkeeper made a solid save to block the shot. Malik Tillman then surged forward, only to be met by a defender who got back in time to make a crucial challenge. The USA maintained possession, dictating the tempo with precise short passes.

40' - USA 1-1 MEX

The first half concluded with a flurry of action in added time. Alex Freeman's towering header was spectacularly saved by Luis Malagon, and Diego Luna's first-time shot from the edge of the box sailed well over the bar. The ball eventually went out, and Mexico was awarded a goal kick just before the referee blew the whistle, ending the first half.

Half-Time - USA 1-1 MEX

The USA were building a promising attack with some neat interplay, but a wayward pass cost them possession. Mexico gained a goal kick and attempted to spark a counterattack. Alexis Vega's long pass from outside the box was swiftly intercepted by the USA defense, snuffing out the threat.

48' - USA 1-1 MEX

Alexis Vega opted for a short corner, playing it to a teammate rather than crossing into the box. However, the move was quickly halted when Matthew Freese intercepted a pass. Edson Alvarez's ensuing challenge was deemed too aggressive, and Mario Escobar awarded the USA a free kick, likely to be used for a direct cross into the box.

58' - USA 1-1 MEX

Tyler Adams' reckless tackle earned him a well-deserved yellow card. Meanwhile, Mexico's corner kick was repelled by the USA defense. Mexico will try again from the corner, opting for a short corner kick this time.

67' - USA 1-1 MEX

Jorge Sanchez's header from a corner kick sailed wide of the left post, and the ball went out for a USA goal kick. The Americans responded with some neat passing, looking to create new attacking chances. Meanwhile, Mexico made their first substitution, bringing on Orbelin Pineda for Gilberto Mora.

76' - USA 1-1 MEX

GOAL! Johan Vasquez delivered a pinpoint cross that found Edson Alvarez, who nodded home the winner with a well-timed header past Matthew Freese, giving Mexico the lead, 1-2!

82' - USA 1-2 MEX

Raul Jimenez's antics earned him a yellow card. The USA made a substitution, bringing on Brenden Aaronson for Diego Luna to inject some fresh energy. Mexico also made a change, with Cesar Huerta coming on for Roberto Alvarado. With the match intense, the referee added seven minutes of stoppage time.

90+1' - USA 1-2 MEX

Mexico are currently dictating the pace with crisp, precise passing, maintaining possession and controlling the tempo. The USA, meanwhile, are patiently circulating the ball, waiting for the perfect moment to break through Mexico's defense. And in the end, Mexico's strategy paid off, as they emerged victorious, crowned champions!

Full Time - USA 1-2 MEX

Mexico defended their Concacaf Gold Cup title in the final against the USA. The players are celebrating the victory.

That's all from our side. Goodbye and take care!