USA beats Mexico in extra-time to clinch 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup in Football
- In football, the U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Mexico 1-0 in extra time, to be crowned champion of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup on August 01, 2021.
- This is the seventh Gold Cup title for the USA.
- The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the biennial international men’s football championship organized by CONCACAF, the football ruling body in North America, Central American, and the Caribbean.
Awards
- The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament.
- Golden Ball Award: Héctor Herrera (Mexico)
- Golden Boot Award: Almoez Ali (Qatar)
- Golden Glove Award: Matt Turner (United States)
- Young Player Award: Tajon Buchanan (Canada)
- Goal of the Tournament: Bobby Decordova-Reid of Jamaica
- Fighting Spirit Award: Bryan Tamacas (El Salvador)
- Fair Play Award: United States