The final preview of the US Cup of Mexico Gold, Foreths, and more

On Sunday, the latest chapter in the United States and Mexico will celebrate the competition, as the couple meets at the NRG stadium in Houston to determine the winner of the 2025 Gold Cup. Although there are less ideal preparations – both of which are categorically lost to Switzerland, with the defeat of the United States by Türkiye and Lipre Hit them 1-0-The husband moved through this Concacaf competition.

The United States gained momentum as the championship continued with a 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, and a success of 1-0 against Saudi Arabia and a 2-1 victory over Haiti. This was created by the quarter-finals with Costa Rica, where the Mauricio Pochettino team appeared after a sudden shooting in a penalty after a 2-2 draw. This led to a semi-final against Guatemala, with the prevailing United States 2-1.

Meanwhile, Mexico ignored a 3-2 nervous victory over the Dominican Republic by defeating 2-0 over Surinam and a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica before winning 2-0 against Saudi Arabia in the quarter-finals. From there, a Raul Jiminiz The goal was sufficient to send Mexico to the final match at the expense of Honduras, which led to the epic meeting on Sunday.

Therefore, as the stage passes for the final, the ESPN correspondents in the Gold Cup are harmonious at the main conversation points surrounding the clash on Sunday.

The United States did not revolve much in the gold Cup. How much will be in the tank against Mexico?

Poittino did the precious rotation during the Gold Cup. Seven players started each match, with three others on the eleventh of four of the five. When there was a week -long break between the group stage and the knockout tours, the PoCittino assortment options did not raise a lot of concerns, but after the semi -finals that the United States had only 46 % in the second half, it is worth questioning whether USMnt is outside the gas.

Certainly it seemed so. attacker Patrick Ajmang It seems that he was working on fumes after the end of the first half, as the midfielder did Luka de la Tori. Pochittino brought de la Torre Brenden AronsonWhich helped, but the United States is still struggling in the final stages of the game. The team needed some fresh legs earlier.

Then there is the case of the midfielder Tyler Adams. Adams came out in the 77th minute against Guatemala because of what Poittino described as a tendon of knee. This is a player with a history of injuries, so the availability of Adams – and energy levels – will carry viewing.

There is something that can be said to the collection continuity, as a clear chemistry was definitely developed in the starting assortment this summer. But the American numbers do a lot of chase against the Mexico team, which is likely to have more ball, which means that the team’s severity levels will need to remain high. Jeff Carlel

Can performance artists at USMnt (Luna, Tillman, Freese) provide the largest international stage in their career?

It is one thing to make an effect against a side such as Haiti or Saudi Arabia, but otherwise to do the same against a historical competitor like Mexico in a crowded house as in Texas on Sunday. There is a noteing perseverance for the attackers like Tellman owner and Diego LunaWho collected for 10 contributions to the gold cup, and it will not be a great shock if either of them rises to the occasion in the same way that we have seen so far in this tournament.

Luna in particular appears to highlight that required spirit in the final of the tournament. Days after praising “Al -Haifa” and “Design” from his teammates that were seen in his own game, it seems that the real star of Salt Lake is perfectly suitable for moving to the soles of the feet with the Mexican pavilion players who will have to be at their best when defending the wing.

In the network, Matthew Fariz It is also worth noting the great support provided by Poittino, but after some disgraceful moments in the semi -finals, it can be a weak link against LipreA long list of attack options? Regardless of the name USMnt, the Sunday match will be the most challenging test in the summer. Cesar Hernandez

How close is the Gold Cup in Mexico to become the eleventh of the 2026 World Cup?

The 26 player, Javier Aguirre, appears to the gold cup, similar to the team base that will represent Mexico in the 2026 World Cup.

The Gold Cup is the final big test for Aguirre before next summer, and the coach insisted that he had already set between 50 % and 60 % of the team that will go to the next World Cup. The remaining doubts are related to the player that the player will play on the right and the players choose to replace them Luis ChavezWhich was injured for up to eight months.

In the Gold Cup, I found Aguirre Johan Fakuiz and Cesar Montes To be its ideal back position. In the midfield, Edson álvarez It is the captain and automatic start. In the attack, the most important player Raul JiminizIt will need to be at its best on Sunday and the next summer if Lipre It is to rise to the level of its potential. Omar Flores

Will 16 -year -old Mora continue to progress at the largest stage of Concacaf?

One year ago, the child from the Chiabas was not a professional player. However, 10 months after they would become the youngest ever in Liga MX, Tijuana Teenager Club Gilberto Mora He took Mexican football through the storm with an unprecedented level of confidence and polishing an attacked midfielder of his time.

There is a high ceiling for Murra, the 16 -year -old who provided assistance in the game to Jiminiz in Mexico’s victory in the semi -finals against Honduras, and with veteran director Javier Agiri, who is now giving him full confidence after ACL was injured in Chavez, Mora is scheduled to lead Mexico’s heart in Mexico again.

Whether you are a fan or a opposing defender, watch the excellent ball control and wonderful vision. Mora has so far exceeded expectations at an unparalleled rate LipreAnd with another possible place on the eleventh after it appeared for the first time in his national team in January, on Sunday it can become another stone for the player who is preparing at a scary rate.

It is widely seen as the future of Mexican football, and this weekend may prove that it is present before the World Cup. Hernandez

Is Ajoor reputation against the line against the United States?

Let’s be clear: a position or reputation of Agiri is not in danger against the United States. The national team coach in Mexico admitted that his team is the preferred to win the Gold Cup, but he always made it clear that his main goal is to prepare the team for the 2026 World Cup.

Aguirre chose the gold cup to complete the final stress tests on the team, and is still able to lead Mexico to the final. The World Cup is his priority, so Agiri’s position is not in danger. Flores

After the hostile crowd tastes against Guatemala, how will the United States deal with a strong crowd of Mexico in the final?

After winning the semi -finals over Guatemala, the American defender Tim Reem He revealed how some players were shocked by how the pro -public crowd and asked how this could happen in the United States. Reem’s response? “This is the way. You have to embrace it.”

It is clear that the American team benefited from this type of atmosphere in a semi. It is not enough to tell the player how it will be – they have to try themselves. This is important, because Sunday feelings will turn into 11 years. The NRG (72,220) stadium capacity is more than three times the Energizer Stadium (22,423) in Saint -Lewis, the semi -final location. Mexico fans will not have anything about making things uncomfortable as possible to compete for a long time.

Successfully take out the bite from the loud support for Lipre The United States will require some things. Usmnt will need to stay organized, as it is known that Mexico fans are running their team when things do not go according to the plan. But more importantly, the United States needs to get enough possession to allow it to rest and make Mexico chasing the game a little. This does not mean that the United States will need to win the battle of possession – it just needs to win it enough to help it manage the game. Carlal

The predictions of the result

Mexico 2-1 United States: The United States is certainly able to win this game, but Mexico has a little more quality in the attack, which is likely to be the difference. Carlal

Mexico 2-1 United States: As is usual with this hot competition, Sunday will be close regardless of this, but the Gold Cup list in Mexico is stronger than Poittino’s. With more depth on the bench that can determine this game, expect Lipre To win the narrow victory. Hernandez

Mexico 2-1 United States: Houston is the end of the Airi Test Land, and will create the nearest 11 to the World Cup against the most complex competitor in the region. It is the perfect time to unify the project, which ends in less than a year, and I expect it to be successful on Sunday. Flores