Mexico Beats Panama 2-1 in Concacaf Nations League
- The Mexican National Team secured it's first Concacaf Nations League title, defeating Panama 2-1 in the final.
- Jiménez also scored twice in the semifinal against Canada,including a free kick. The previous Nations League editions were won by the United States.
- At eight minutes into the match, Jiménez opened the scoring for Mexico.
Mexico Wins Concacaf Nations League Title
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Raúl Jiménez scores twice in the final against Panama.
The Mexican National Team secured it’s first Concacaf Nations League title, defeating Panama 2-1 in the final. Raúl Jiménez, forward for Fulham, scored both goals for Mexico.
Jiménez also scored twice in the semifinal against Canada,including a free kick. The previous Nations League editions were won by the United States.
Jiménez Scores Early
At eight minutes into the match, Jiménez opened the scoring for Mexico. A pass from Roberto Alvarado set up Jiménez to finish the play.
Panama Equalizes with Penalty
Near the end of the first half, Johan Vásquez made contact with a Panama player inside the penalty area while attempting to clear the ball.
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the play, and a penalty was awarded to Panama. Adalberto Carrasquilla converted the penalty,tying the game 1-1 before halftime.
mexico Secures Victory with Penalty
The match was temporarily paused due to inappropriate chants from fans at Sofi Stadium. After the restart, Mexico continued to pressure Panama.
A cross from Luis Chávez into the penalty area resulted in a handball by a Panamanian player. A penalty was awarded to Mexico.
Jiménez converted the penalty, securing a 2-1 lead and Mexico’s first Nations League title.
Mexico Wins Concacaf Nations League Title: A Q&A
How Did Mexico Win the Concacaf Nations League?
The Mexican National Team defeated Panama 2-1 in the final to win its first Concacaf Nations League title, on March 24, 2025. Raúl Jiménez scored both goals for Mexico,including one from a penalty kick.
Who Scored the Goals for Mexico in the Final?
Raúl Jiménez, forward for Fulham, scored both goals for Mexico in the final match against Panama.
When Did Jiménez Score the Goals?
Jiménez scored the first goal at eight minutes into the match.
Jiménez scored the second goal from a penalty kick, securing the victory.
How Did Panama Score?
Panama’s goal came from a penalty kick near the end of the first half after Johan Vásquez made contact with a Panama player inside the penalty area. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the play and awarded the penalty, which was converted by Adalberto Carrasquilla.
Did Mexico Win Against Any Other Teams in the Tournament?
Yes, Raúl Jiménez also scored twice in the semi-final against Canada, showing his great performance in the tournament. Mexico’s win against Canada set the stage for their title victory. The United states had previously won the Nations League.
Key Match Details at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| :——————- | :————————————————————————- |
| Match Result | Mexico 2, Panama 1 |
| Mexico’s Goals | Raúl Jiménez (2 goals) |
| Panama’s Goal | Adalberto Carrasquilla (Penalty) |
| Key Player | Raúl Jiménez |
| Tournament Title | Mexico’s first Concacaf Nations League title. |