Mexico beats Honduras 1-0 to book its spot in the 2025 Gold Cup Final vs. the USA

Santa Clara, California — The Mexican National Team secured its place in the 2025 Gold Cup Final with a 1-0 victory over Honduras on July 2 at Levi’s Stadium. The match-winning goal came in the 50th minute from Raúl Jiménez, after a brilliant assist from 16-year-old rising star Gilberto Mora.

⚽ Key moments of the match

• 50' | Goal by Raúl Jiménez
  Gilberto Mora broke down the right wing and delivered a low cross that Jiménez calmly finished to give Mexico the lead.

• 55' | Disallowed goal by Edson Álvarez
  Álvarez found the net, but the goal was ruled out after a VAR review due to an offside in the buildup.

• 82' | Controversial handball
  Mexico appealed for a penalty following a potential handball by Dixon Ramírez, but the referee allowed play to continue.

📊 Key match stats

• Possession: Mexico 61% – Honduras 39%

• Total shots: Mexico 15 – Honduras 6

• Shots on target: Mexico 7 – Honduras 2

• Fouls committed: Mexico 9 – Honduras 13

• Yellow cards: Mexico 1 – Honduras 2

Mexico controlled the pace and rhythm of the match, generating more attacking chances and dominating the midfield. Honduras defended well in phases but lacked offensive threat throughout the game.

🧠 Tactical overview

Javier Aguirre’s team showed structure, balance, and maturity. The introduction of Gilberto Mora added creativity and pace to Mexico’s right flank, while the defense remained compact and organized.

Honduras, led by Reinaldo Rueda, focused on a more physical and defensive approach, but struggled to create clear scoring chances.

🏆 Next stop: Final showdown with the U.S.

Mexico will face the United States in the 2025 Gold Cup Final, scheduled for Sunday, July 6, at the NRG Stadium in Houston. It will be another chapter in one of the most intense rivalries in CONCACAF, with the regional crown on the line.