For the sixth time since 2000, the USMNT and Mexico will face off in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final, squaring up at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday.
The Americans arrive after edging Guatemala 2-1 in a nervy semifinal, while Mexico blanked Honduras 1-0 in a bruising contest, setting up another classic clash between the region’s heavyweights. Both sides have plenty at stake: the US is chasing an eighth Gold Cup crown, while Mexico can claim a record-extending 10th title.
For the USMNT, Sunday offers Mauricio Pochettino a shot at his first international silverware, with his side showing resilience after a rocky pre-tournament run of four consecutive defeats. They’ve been clinical when leading at halftime, winning all nine matches in which they’ve gone into the break level or ahead, including four times in this Gold Cup. However, Houston has historically been an uneasy venue for the Americans, with just one prior victory there.
Mexico, meanwhile, have been a defensive fortress under Javier Aguirre, keeping four straight clean sheets at the tournament and conceding fewer shots on target than any other side. El Tri have been lethal after halftime, scoring seven of their eight goals in the second half, and are eyeing back-to-back Gold Cup final wins over the US in Houston, just like they did in 2011. Aguirre could become the first Mexican coach to lift multiple Gold Cups if his disciplined side prevails.
Here’s everything you need to know about USMNT vs. Mexico, including TV channel and streaming options for their Gold Cup final.
Where to watch USMNT vs. Mexico Gold Cup final: Live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: FS1
- Live stream: Fubo
This match is available for live TV broadcast on FS1 in the United States. Streaming options in English language are available on Fubo. Spanish viewers can tune in to TUDN and stream it on Univision.
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USMNT vs. Mexico Gold Cup final start time
- Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
USMNT and Mexico final will kick off at 7:00 p.m. ET or 4:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, July 6, 2025, from the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
USMNT vs. Mexico starting lineups, team news
Mauricio Pochettino stuck with a settled lineup for the USMNT’s 2-1 semifinal win over Guatemala, only introducing Walker Zimmerman late on for his first minutes of the tournament. If Tyler Adams features in the final, he’ll earn his 50th cap for the Stars and Stripes, while Malik Tillman could reach 25, and veteran Tim Ream would hit 74.
Diego Luna will look to carry his momentum after scoring the fastest knockout-stage goal in US Gold Cup history, and Miles Robinson, the 2021 final hero against Mexico, will hope to repeat his decisive role on Sunday.
USMNT predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Freese (GK) — Freeman, Richards, Ream, Arfsten — Adams, De la Torre — Berhalter, Tillman, Luna — Agyemang.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Mexico boss Javier Aguirre shuffled his lineup for the semis, handing starts to Cesar Montes and Mateo Chavez in place of Jesus Gallardo and Erik Lira. Captain Edson Alvarez went the distance in midfield and is closing in on his 100th cap, while Cesar Huerta is on the brink of his 25th appearance.
Raul Jimenez added to his impressive tally with his 41st goal for El Tri, and teenage sensation Gilberto Rafael Mora Zambrano etched his name in the history books by becoming the youngest player with a Gold Cup assist since 2013, as goalkeeper Luis Malagon secured a fourth consecutive clean sheet.
Mexico starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Malagon (GK) — Araujo, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo — Rodriguez, Alvarez, L. Chavez — Alvarado, Jimenez, Vega.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
