The United States claimed their seventh CONCACAF Gold Cup title, defeating Mexico 1–0 in the final, with VAR used at the tournament for the first time.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 16th CONCACAF Gold Cup
- Tournament dates
- July 10 – August 1, 2021
- Final result
- United States 1–0 Mexico
- Final venue
- Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada
- US Gold Cup titles
- 7 titles
- VAR debut
- First Gold Cup to use VAR system
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Mexico entered the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup as defending champions. The tournament, originally scheduled to begin July 2, was rescheduled to start July 10 and run through August 1, 2021, with CONCACAF introducing the video assistant referee system for the first time in the competition's history.
The 16th edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup was contested across the United States, featuring national teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The United States advanced to the final at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, where they faced Mexico in a highly anticipated matchup between the region's two dominant footballing nations.
The United States defeated Mexico 1–0 in the final to claim their seventh Gold Cup title, ending Mexico's reign as defending champions. The tournament also marked a milestone in CONCACAF competition with the successful debut of the VAR system, bringing the regional championship in line with other major international tournaments.