CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico Beat USA for Record 10th Title
Why in the news
Mexico held on to its CONCACAF Gold Cup crown by beating the USA in the final.
Key facts
- Result: Mexico 2, USA 1 in the final.
- Title count: a record-extending 10th Gold Cup for Mexico.
- Hero of the match: Edson Alvarez, whose header came 13 minutes from time.
- Nature of win: a come-from-behind victory in a hard-fought game between long-time arch-rivals.
Match snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Competition | CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| Winner | Mexico (title retained) |
| Runner-up | USA |
| Score | 2-1 |
| Match-winner | Edson Alvarez (header) |
Exam angle
- Champion: Mexico, with a record 10 Gold Cup titles.
- Final score: 2-1 against the USA.
- Scorer of the decisive goal: Edson Alvarez.