Mexico and Honduras Battle for Gold Cup Final Spot

Santa Clara, California – The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals kicked off with Mexico and Honduras facing off at Levi's Stadium on July 3. Both teams sought victory to secure a place in the Grand Final.

With a packed stadium of over 68,000 fans, the match began in a highly competitive atmosphere. Neither team could gain a clear advantage early on, as they battled for control in midfield. The intensity was palpable, with both sides pushing for scoring opportunities.

In the 23rd minute, Honduras’ Luis Crisanto received a yellow card, followed shortly by Mexico’s goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa earning one as well. The tight defense from both teams limited clear chances, but Mexico maintained a significant possession percentage of 70.9%.

At halftime, the score stood at 0-0 after a scoreless first half, with both teams crafting a few attempts but failing to convert. Honduras had defeated Panama on penalties in the quarterfinal, making this semifinal their first since 2013.

Mexico, under coach Javier Aguirre, entered the match as the strong favorites, fueled by their recent success in other tournaments and a talented roster featuring standout players like Raúl Jiménez.

As the second half commenced, Mexico pressed harder for a breakthrough goal, but Honduras’ defense held firm. The match proceeded with a similar pattern, as opportunities remained scarce for both teams.

The strategy for both squads hinged on making the most of any available chances to secure a spot in the final. As the match continued, the atmosphere at Levi’s Stadium electrified, with fans cheering their teams on eagerly.

The final minutes of the match approached as the score yet remained tied. With each passing second, the urgency for a game-changing goal intensified.

It’s a nail-biter as we draw closer to the conclusion of this deciding match, both teams pushing to write their names into Gold Cup history.