Gold Cup review: U.S. win, Mexico woe and other tournament takeaways
The Gold Cup is in the books and the USMNT walked away winners over rivals Mexico. Our writers review the best and worst of the competition.
2021 Schedule
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USAUSA1FT0MexicoMEX- MexicoMEX2FT
1CANCAN - MexicoMEX3FT
0HONHON - MexicoMEX1FT
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GUAGUA0FT3MexicoMEX- MexicoMEX0FT
0TRITRI - MexicoMEX4FT
0NGANGA - MexicoMEX3FT
0PANPAN - MexicoMEX0FT0HONHON
- USAUSA3FT2MexicoMEX
- MexicoMEX0FT
0CRCCRC - MexicoMEX2FT
1ISLISL - CRCCRC0FT1MexicoMEX
WALWAL1FT0MexicoMEX
JPNJPN0FT2MexicoMEX- MexicoMEX3FT
2KORKOR - MexicoMEX2FT
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NEDNED0FT1MexicoMEX- MexicoMEX0CANC0CRCCRC
- MexicoMEX3FT0GUAGUA
- MexicoMEX0CANC
0COLCOL - MexicoMEX0CANC
0GREGRE - MexicoMEX0CANC
0CZECZE - MexicoMEX2FT
1BERBER - PANPAN0FT3MexicoMEX
2021 Schedule
1st in CONCACAF Gold Cup
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3MexicoMEX - MexicoMEX219/11FT1BERBER
- MexicoMEX026/3FT0CZECZE
- MexicoMEX029/3FT0GREGRE
- MexicoMEX0FT0COLCOL
- MexicoMEX330/9FT0GUAGUA
- MexicoMEX030/9FT0CRCCRC
- NEDNED07/10FT1MexicoMEX
- MexicoMEX213/10FT2ALGALG
- MexicoMEX314/11FT2KORKOR
- JPNJPN017/11FT2MexicoMEX
- WALWAL127/3FT0MexicoMEX
- CRCCRC030/3FT1MexicoMEX
- MexicoMEX229/5FT1ISLISL
- MexicoMEX03/6FT0CRCCRC
- USAUSA36/6FT2MexicoMEX
- MexicoMEX012/6FT0HONHON
- MexicoMEX330/6FT0PANPAN
- MexicoMEX43/7FT0NGANGA
- MexicoMEX010/7FT0TRITRI
- GUAGUA014/7FT3MexicoMEX
- MexicoMEX118/7FT0SLVSLV
- MexicoMEX324/7FT0HONHON
- MexicoMEX229/7FT1CANCAN
- USAUSA11/8FT0MexicoMEX
- MexicoMEX0TBD0JAMJAM
USMNT 'more intense' than Mexico in Gold Cup final (1:23)
U.S. beats Mexico in ET in thrilling Gold Cup final
Miles Robinson headed home an extra-time winner as the United States beat Mexico in the 2021 Gold Cup final Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium.
Berhalter, Martino trade barbs before U.S.-Mexico
Gregg Berhalter criticized the physical play of some Mexico players, prompting Tata Martino to call out the U.S. boss's actions in a previous game.
Berhalter, USMNT look to top Mexico in another final
The USMNT may be minus its top stars but is in Las Vegas to win. Mexico, meanwhile, simply cannot afford to lose. Get set for another epic contest!
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Mexico overcome heartache, chant delay to reach Gold Cup final
Mexico could have been distracted by off-pitch events, but it beat Canada to reach another Gold Cup final with the U.S.
Mexico beats Canada to set up U.S. Gold Cup final
Mexico beat Canada in the Gold Cup semifinal with a Hector Herrera stoppage-time winner to set up a final showdown with the United States.
Why Mexico has 'everything to lose' vs. Canada (0:47)
WCQ: USMNT-Mexico in Cincinnati on Nov. 12
The USMNT will face Mexico in a World Cup qualifier at Cincinnati's TQL Stadium on Nov. 12.
Gold Cup semifinalists: Who's peaking at the right time?
The Gold Cup is down to the final four. What should we expect from the U.S., Qatar, Mexico and Canada this Thursday? Here's how they got here.
Mexico routs Honduras to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals
Mexico scored three goals in a 12-minute span of the first half to defeat Honduras 3-0 in a quarterfinal match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Gold Cup quarterfinals: Will USMNT, Mexico fend off CONCACAF challengers?
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FIFA fine Mexican FA over anti-gay chant
FIFA will fine the Mexican FA $109,000 after anti-gay chants were heard from fans during Mexico's May 29 match against Iceland in Arlington, Texas.
Mexico looked 'complacent and predictable' vs. El Salvador (1:55)
Mexico tops Group A with win over El Salvador
A goal by Luis Rodriguez in the 26th minute was enough for Mexico to defeat El Salvador 1-0 in Dallas on Sunday to win Group A of the Gold Cup.
Raul Jimenez makes return after skull fracture (0:18)
Mexico's Jimenez returns after fractured skull
Mexico international Raul Jimenez has returned to action for Wolverhampton Wanderers almost eight months after suffering a fractured skull.
Funes Mori responded 'in a big way' for Mexico (1:53)
Funes Mori brace leads Mexico past Guatemala
Rogelio Funes Mori scored twice and OrbelÃn Pineda added a goal to lead Mexico over Guatemala 3-0 on Wednesday night in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
How an anti-gay chant could silence Mexico's World Cup fortunes
Is a four-letter slur in Spanish deployed at stadiums capable of sinking El Tri's World Cup fortunes for the next two cycles?
Mexico fans allowed at next match despite chant
CONCACAF has said it will allow fans to attend Mexico's next match despite reports saying the game could have been played behind closed doors.
Will closed-door matches stop Mexico fans' anti-gay chants? (1:26)
Mexico's Lozano out 4-6 weeks with head injury
Mexico's Hirving Lozano will miss 4-6 weeks and the rest of the Gold Cup after suffering a head injury vs. Trinidad & Tobago.
Mexico held to shock 0-0 draw by Trinidad and Tobago
Tournament favorite Mexico did everything but score in a 0-0 draw with Trinidad and Tobago in the first match of Group A in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
2021 Gold Cup Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| El Salvador | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Guatemala | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
2021 Team LeadersCONCACAF Gold Cup
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsCONCACAF Gold Cup
Goal Difference72nd
Goals Scored94th
Assists73rd
Goals Conceded22nd