Mexico defeated the U.S. 2-1 in the Gold Cup final, securing their 10th championship title. The U.S. took an early lead, but Mexico equalized before Edson Álvarez's controversial, VAR-approved goal secured the victory. Despite a strong performance from the U.S., Mexico's superior quality shone through, marking their first Gold Cup final win over the U.S. since 2019. The match was played in front of a large, partisan crowd in Houston.

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