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    USMNT Vs Mexico Preview-Starting Lineups, Injuries, Team News, Head-to-Head Stats, Live Streaming & How To Watch Gold Cup Final On TV originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
    The USMNT and Mexico will face off on Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, battling for the 2025 Gold Cup title. Both teams enter the final unbeaten, but only one will maintain that perfect record as the tournament concludes and attention shifts to the off-season and upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
    The USMNT punched their ticket to the Gold Cup final with a gritty 2–1 win over Guatemala in St. Louis. Diego Luna struck early—once in the 4th minute and again in the 15th—securing a brace and his third goal in two games, helping the U.S. extend their unbeaten streak to five matches in the tournament.
    The Americans have now scored a total of 12 goals and conceded 4 across six matches, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.67 conceded per game. Their defense, while finally breached by Guatemala in the 80th minute, still reflects strong tournament discipline and cohesion under Pochettino’s system.
    Mexico, the defending champions, continued their shutout streak with a 1–0 victory over Honduras in Santa Clara. Raúl Jiménez netted in the 50th minute off a pinpoint assist from 16-year-old Gilberto Mora, marking his 42nd international goal.
    El Tri have kept clean sheets in five straight knockout games, conceding only 2 goals through the tournament, and allowing just 1.6 shots on target per match. Their semifinal shutout against Honduras means they now enter the final with both a clinical attack and the tournament’s stingiest defense.
    USMNT (4-2-3-1)
    Goalkeeper: Matt Freese (#25)
    Defenders: Alex Freeman (#16), Chris Richards (#3), Tim Ream (#13), Max Arfsten (#18)
    Midfielders: Tyler Adams (#4), Luca de la Torre (#14)
    Attackers: Sebastian Berhalter (#8), Malik Tillman (#17), Diego Luna (#10); Patrick Agyemang (#24)
    Since the group stage, Mauricio Pochettino has faced questions over his decision to start Matt Freese over veteran Matt Turner. The criticism peaked after a costly mistake against Haiti, which denied the U.S. a clean sheet. But Freese responded when it mattered most—saving three penalties in the shootout win over Costa Rica in the quarterfinals.
    All eyes are on Diego Luna, who has emerged as the tournament’s standout for the U.S. Wearing the number 10 shirt, Luna scored three crucial goals in different phases of the knockout rounds. Now, as he prepares for his first final with the senior national team—ironically against Mexico, the country of his parents—this moment promises to carry emotional weight and high expectations on both sides.
    Goalkeeper: Ángel Malagón (#1)
    Defenders: Mateo Chávez (#26), César Montes (#5), Johan Vázquez (#3), Julián Araujo (#22)
    Midfielders: Marcel Ruiz (#14), Edson Álvarez (#4), Gilberto Mora (#7)
    Attackers: Alexis Vega (#10), Raúl Jiménez (#9), Roberto Alvarado (#25)
    In Santa Clara, coach Javier Aguirre deployed a classic 4‑3‑3 setup, relying on Malagón between the posts and a back four anchored by Montes and Vázquez, with Araujo providing the attacking width.
    The midfield trio balanced grit and ball progression—Álvarez held the structure, while Ruiz and Mora linked defense and attack effectively. Up front, Vega and Alvarado supplied support to the lone striker, Jiménez, who finished decisively in the 50th minute to seal a 1–0 semifinal win.
    Aguirre faced some personnel challenges before the match: Luis Chávez was ruled out with a torn ACL, but he welcomed back César Montes from suspension. Meanwhile, Jesús Gallardo missed out due to yellow-card accumulation, which paved the way for Chávez to slot in at left-back
    The rivalry between the United States and Mexico is one of the most intense in international football. Historically, Mexico leads the all-time series with 37 wins, while the U.S. has 24 victories, and there have been 17 draws. In the Gold Cup finals, the two teams have faced each other seven times, with Mexico winning five and the U.S. two.
    In recent years, the U.S. has gained ground, winning five of the last seven encounters, including the 2021 and 2023 Gold Cup finals. This trend reflects a shift in the balance of power in the region, making the upcoming final even more significant.
    The 2025 Gold Cup final marks the eighth meeting between the two nations in the tournament's championship match.
    The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup final between the United States and Mexico is set for Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT, 4:00 p.m. PT) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
    TV Broadcast:
    English: FOX Sports
    Spanish: Univision, TUDN
    Streaming:
    FOX Sports App and official website
    Radio Coverage:
    SiriusXM FC (Ch. 157)
    FOX Sports Radio (Ch. 83)
    This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.

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