The United States soccer team took the lead in the USA vs. Mexico match, scored by Chris Richards in the 4th minute of the first half.
The Mexican team then equalized in the 27th minute of the first half with a goal by Raúl Jiménez.
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USA vs. Mexico match history
The most recent USA vs. Mexico men's soccer match was a friendly on October 15, 2024, at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico. Mexico won 2-0, ending a seven-game unbeaten streak for the USA against Mexico (5 wins, 2 draws) dating back to 2019. Raúl Jiménez scored in the 22nd minute via a free kick, curling it over the U.S. defensive wall past goalkeeper Matt Turner. César Huerta added a second goal in the 49th minute, assisted by Jiménez, after a defensive error by U.S. captain Tim Ream. Mexico outshot the USA 17-5 overall, with a 5-1 edge in shots on target.
Gol de Chris Richards. MINUTO 3. 💀
— MT2 (@madrid_total2) July 6, 2025
Estados Unidos 1-0 México.
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The match marked Mauricio Pochettino’s first loss as U.S. coach in his second game. Key U.S. players, including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Timothy Weah, were absent due to load management or injuries. Mexico’s Andrés Guardado, in his final international appearance, earned his 182nd cap, exiting to an ovation in the 19th minute. The USA’s all-time record against Mexico in Mexico fell to 1-24-4.
USA USA USA 🇺🇸🎶
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 6, 2025
The National anthem plays ahead of the @USMNT's Gold Cup Final matchup vs Mexico pic.twitter.com/T1EwzUjlkC
Another notable recent match was the CONCACAF Gold Cup final on July 6, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Match results: USA vs. Mexico
Specific details on the score and key moments are unavailable in the provided data, but it was the eighth time the USA and Mexico faced off in a Gold Cup final. The USA has reached the Gold Cup final 13 times, losing all five finals against Mexico. Both teams were under pressure, with U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasizing the match as critical preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
Goal Mexico!!! Jimenez scores and makes it 1-1 vs USA!! Game on!!pic.twitter.com/6t8peRqL89 https://t.co/w1K2wAgA1U
— 𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒚²⁹ (@CFCFofana) July 6, 2025
Historically, Mexico leads the all-time series 37-24-17, though the USA has dominated recently, with a 5-1-2 record in the 2020s and a 17-10-8 edge since 2000. The rivalry, one of the fiercest in CONCACAF, is marked by intense matches, large crowds, and occasional controversies, such as fan chants or player incidents.
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