USMNT vs Mexico LIVE UPDATES: Gold Cup Final video highlights, stream link, how to watch more

For the 8th time in CONCACAF Gold Cup history (18 tournaments), the USMNT and Mexico are set to face off in the final of the 2025 edition at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday (7 pm ET).

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The Americans have won just two of seven finals against their southern rivals, though they did come out on top in the last such meeting, in 2021 (1-0 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, on Miles Robinson’s 117th-minute goal). El Tri have won a record nine Gold Cups, while the USMNT will close the gap to just one if they lift no. 8 this weekend.

How to watch USMNT vs Mexico live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 7 pm ET, Sunday
How to watch: Fox, TUDN
Stream online: FOXSports.com or the FOX Sports app

USMNT vs Mexico live updates — by Nick Mendola

USMNT vs Mexico live score: 1-0

Chris Richards 4′, Raul Jimenez 27′

Raul Jimenez goal — USMNT 1-1 Mexico (27th minute)

And Mexico are level through their Fulham striker, who pays tribute to his former Wolves teammate Diogo Jota with a video game celebration.

Jimenez just beats Tim Ream to a through ball, and his shot takes a slight turn off Ream’s shin and fires into the roof of the goal.

El Tri phenom showing well

Gilberto Mora, just 16, is showing well for Mexico.

He forces a save out of Matt Freese, and has already ripped off a pair of shot attempts.

El Tri really stamping authority on the game from a trailing position. The Yanks need to re-establish a foothold.

Some atmosphere

The early USMNT goal has only served to amp up the atmosphere.

Mexico is pushing for chances and really getting stuck into loose ball challenges.

El Tri want a penalty for a collision just inside the box but there’s nothing there.

Chris Richards goal (video) — USMNT 1-0 Mexico (fourth minute)

Moving pieces here.

Patrick Agyemang is fouled and Malik Tillman holds up his attack. That means a free kick instead of advantage, and the decision feels perfect after what follows for the USMNT.

Sebastian Berhalter swings a free kick into the 18 and Chris Richards gets the side of his head on it. The ball spins off the bottom of the cross bar and over the goal line!

Terrific start!

Here we go!

Kickoff is moments away, with the USMNT in white tops with royal blue shorts while El Tri are in black uniforms with gold accents.

No alarms, no surprises

It’s very clear that Pochettino’s preferred XI is this, as he’s named an unchanged unit for the third-straight game.

USMNT lineup

Freese, Arfsten, Ream, Richards, Freeman, Adams, De la Torre, Berhalter, Tillman, Luna, Agyemang

Mexico lineup

Malagon, Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo, Ruiz, Alvarez, Alvarado, Mora, Vega, Jimenez

USMNT vs Mexico in Gold Cup Final preview — by Andy Edwards

USMNT focus, team news

Diego Luna has used this Gold Cup as his personal playground and breakout moment with three goals, including both in the USMNT’s 2-1 victory over Guatemala in the semifinals, and two assists through five games. The 21-year-old Real Salt Lake star has been flanked in midfield, and frequently on the scoresheet, by Malik Tillman (three goals and two assists of his own) to form a dangerous one-two punch that can make a real case for a place in the starting XI next summer when the 2026 World Cup is played in the United States, Mexico and Canada. But can they deliver once more, against the best that CONCACAF has to offer, in perhaps the biggest game of their young careers?

Mexico focus, team news

The Gold Cup would be Mexico’s second trophy of 2025 after Javier Aguirre’s side won the 2024-25 Nations League back in March. Raul Jimenez has scored twice this tournament, including the game’s only goal to beat Honduras and book Mexico’s place in the final. Center back Cesar Montes scored three goals during the group stage and played all 90 minutes to secure the clean sheet against Honduras.

USMNT vs Mexico prediction

A cagey affair, as finals often are. Three of the eight finals finished 1-0, including each of the last two (2019 and 2021). A first trophy for Mauricio Pochettino as USMNT boss. USA 1-0 Mexico.