In a thrilling Concacaf Gold Cup final held in Houston, Mexico emerged victorious, defeating the United States 2-1 to claim their 10th Gold Cup title. The match was a captivating back-and-forth affair, filled with drama and controversial moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

The United States got off to a flying start, with Chris Richards heading home a goal within the first five minutes of the match, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. However, Mexico responded resiliently, with Raul Jimenez leveling the score with a shot to the top of the net after a through ball from Marcel Ruiz. Jimenez celebrated his goal by honoring Diogo Jota, a Liverpool and Portugal star who recently passed away, with whom he was teammates at Wolves. Jimenez paid tribute by doing Jota's trademark gamer celebration and revealing a Mexico jersey with Jota's name and number.

The second half saw both teams battling fiercely for the go-ahead goal. In the 76th minute, Edson Alvarez rose to the occasion, heading in what would eventually be the game-winning goal. Initially, the goal was ruled offside, but after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review, the decision was overturned, sending the Mexican fans in Houston into wild celebrations.

Despite the USMNT's efforts to find an equalizer, Mexico held on to secure the 2-1 victory, clinching their record-extending 10th Concacaf Gold Cup title. The match was a hard-fought contest between two of the region's top teams, showcasing the passion and intensity of the rivalry between the United States and Mexico.