The biggest rivalry in North American soccer reignites as the USMNT and Mexico face off in the 2025 Gold Cup final.
Neither team has been spectacular during the tournament, but both the USMNT and Mexico have shown character and lived up to their status as the region's powerhouses by making it to the final. Now, NRG Stadium will bear witness to the latest meeting in the rivalry.
It's the last time the two nations will play an official match before the 2026 World Cup they'll co-host. With that in mind, the USMNT and Mexico will be eager to showcase their potential and add another piece of silverware before next summer.
It's a match of massive implications in North America's biggest international tournament. Players will be looking to impress, but which ones would make it into a combined starting lineup?
Here's combined XI ahead of the USMNT and Mexico's clash in the Gold Cup final.
