Raul Jimenez and Edson Alvarez scored to answer Chris Richards' early goal, as Mexico came back to beat the United States men's national team 2-1 to defend their Gold Cup crown.

In the last official match both teams will play before the start of the 2026 World Cup, El Tri completed its Gold Cup title defense and defeated the USMNT in an competitive match for the first time since 2019. Player ratings from the game below.

Mexico are Gold Cup champions for the second straight time. El Tri on Sunday came from behind to beat the U.S. men's national team 2-1 in the Gold Cup final in Houston, Texas, as Edson Alvarez scored the winner in the 77th minute.