- The US and Mexico will face off in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final for the ninth time, with Mexico holding a 5-2 advantage in previous finals.
- The match will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, July 6 at 6 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Fox and various Spanish-language networks.
- Mexico is a slight favorite, with oddsmakers predicting a close match.
There were some twists along the way, but as often is the case in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the United States and Mexico are playing for the championship.
This is the 18th CONCACAF Gold Cup and the ninth time the U.S. and Mexico have met in the finals, with Mexico having a 5-2 edge in these games.
This has been a breakout tournament for U.S. star Diego Luna, who began his pro career with the El Paso Locomotive in 2021, when he was 16.
Mexico is a slight favorite in what for both teams will be their final competitive match before they host the World Cup next year.
What time does the USMNT play Mexico in the Gold Cup?
The United States plays Mexico in the finals of the Gold Cup at 5 p.m. Mountain/6 p.m. Central on Sunday, July 6, at NRG Stadium in Houston.
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What channel is US soccer vs. Mexico on?
The 5 p.m. MT/6 p.m. CT match between the United States and Mexico will be televised on Fox in English and on TUDN and ViXin Spanish.
How did the UNMNT and El Tri get here?
The United States won all five games leading into the finals, needing penalties to win its quarterfinal before hanging on against Guatemala to reach the finals. It’s star player, Diego Luna, formerly played for the El Paso Locomotive in 2021. Mexico won its group with two wins and a tie, then beat Saudi Arabia and Honduras to make the finals.
How to watch USMNT in Gold Cup
- Date: Sunday, July 6
- Time: 5 p.m. MT/6 p.m. CT
- Site: NRG Stadium, Houston
- Network: Fox, TUDN, Univision, ViX
Gold Cup prediction, odds for US vs. Mexico
ESPN: Mexico 2, US 1
It writes: “The U.S. is certainly capable of winning this game, but Mexico has a bit more quality in attack, which will likely prove to be the difference..”
Action Network: Mexico to win
It writes: “The Americans have gone from strength to strength in the tournament, but the problem is that Mexico didn’t need to. Their 3-2 win in the opener against the Dominican Republic was their only moment of frailty, and they haven’t looked back since. A lack of flair could hurt El Tri if the USA plays a disciplined match, but they still have the quality to overcome it.”
Bleacher Report: Mexico 2, US 0
It writes: “An American win would be an unlikely result given the inexperience on the roster. Mexico should win with relative ease, especially if its defense remains stellar.”
Sporty trader: Draw to penalties
It writes: “This is a very even looking matchup and we would not be surprised to see the game go all the way to penalties. Mexico have the best defence in the tournament, and whilst the US have been scoring plenty of goals, we think they will find things a lot tougher on Sunday. If we had to stick our necks out, we would probably back Mexico for the win, but we think the smart option is to back the game to finish 0-0 or 1-1 after 90 minutes.”
USMNT vs. Mexico, spread and total
Mexico is a slight favorite, according to odds on BetMGM.com.
- Odds: US +190, draw +210, draw (game goes to penalties), Mexico +145.
- Over/under: 2.5 total goals
USMNT Gold Cup schedule
- June 15: US 5, Trinidad and Tobago 0.
- June 19: US 1, Saudi Arabia 0.
- June 22: US 2, Haiti 1
- June 29: US 2, Costa Rica 2. US advances on penalties
- July 2: US 2, Guatemala 1
- July 5: US vs. Mexico, 5 p.m. MT/6 p.m. CT, FOX, Univision, TUDN, ViX
Mexico soccer schedule
- June 14: Mexico 3, Dominican Republic 2.
- June 18: Mexico 2, Suriname 0.
- June 22: Mexico 0, Costa Rica 0
- June 28: Mexico 2, Honduras 0
- July 5: US vs. Mexico, 5 p.m. MT/6 p.m. CT, FOX, Univision, TUDN, ViX
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter.
