Mexico’s national soccer team secured their place in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup final with a narrow 1-0 victory over Honduras in Wednesday’s semifinal match at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The win sets up a highly anticipated final against the United States, with both teams chasing championship history. Mexico aims for a record-breaking 10th Gold Cup title, while the U.S. is pursuing its eighth championship.
Match Highlights
- Despite dominating possession throughout the first half, El Tri struggled to find the net until after the break.
- The breakthrough came in the 50th minute when 16-year-old midfielder Gilberto “Chavito” Mora delivered a precise pass to striker Raúl Jiménez, who converted past Honduran goalkeeper Edrick Menjivar.
- The goal marks Jiménez’s 42nd for the national team, moving him closer to Javier “Chicharito” Hernández’s record of 52 goals for Mexico.
Mexico appeared to double their lead just three minutes later when captain Edson Álvarez scored, but the goal was disallowed following a VAR review that determined he was offside.
Final Preparations
Honduras mounted significant pressure in the closing minutes after Mexico’s manager Javier “El Vasco” Aguirre substituted young star Mora, but the Mexican defense held firm to preserve the victory.
The championship match will take place on Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, marking Mexico’s fourth consecutive appearance in the Gold Cup final. The contest against the U.S., who defeated Guatemala 2-1 in their semifinal, promises to be an intense regional rivalry showdown.
Read more about the game and the upcoming final in the original article on Mexico News Daily.
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