Host USA won the Gold Cup final against defending champions Mexico. At the tournament of the North and Central American continental association Concacaf, the US footballers prevailed 1-0 after extra time and won the title for the seventh time.
Of the ten tournaments before the 2021 edition, both countries had won five each. Mexico had defeated the USA in the last three final duels. The decisive goal was scored by Miles Robinson of Atlanta United with a header in the 117th minute. Overall, it was the seventh success of the USA at the Gold Cup.
At the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, both teams had previously wasted all opportunities to take the lead, including several times Matthew Hoppe from FC Schalke 04. One of these opportunities came in the 71st minute when his shot inside the penalty area was blocked at the last moment and for a corner has been clarified.
Just two months ago, the two teams faced each other in the Nations League final of the Concacaf. The game also went into overtime at the beginning of June, with the USA winning 3-2 in the end. Many important professionals such as Champions League winner Christian Pulisic from Chelsea were not at the Gold Cup.
