Mexico defeat USA 2-1 to retain CONCACAF Gold Cup
A 77th-minute header from Mexico skipper Edson Alvarez completed a come-from-behind victory after a typically hardfought tussle between the North American arch-rivals and 2026 World Cup co-hosts.
The win was no less than Mexico deserved after dominating for long periods against Mauricio Pochettino's inexperienced USA side, who went into the tournament missing several first-choice regulars.
Alvarez's winner capped a fairytale return to Houston after he had limped off in tears at the same venue during Mexico's opening game of the Copa America last year.
'It's a very emotional moment for me,' the West Ham midfielder said afterwards.
'Ever since I got to Houston, I've been thinking about that heartbreak. I just asked life to give me one more joy.'
The USA got off to a dream start when center-back Chris Richards headed the hosts into a fourth-minute lead in front of just under 71,000 fans at NRG Stadium.
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