Gold Cup 2025 final prize money: How much will Diego Luna-led USMNT, Mexico earn after a win

The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup final, pitting the United States against Mexico at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, got off to a flying start

Published on: Jul 7, 2025, 05:02:43 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup final, pitting the United States against Mexico at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, got off to a flying start with Chris Richards giving the USMNT a 1-0 lead within four minutes. It’s the second goal for Richards in the Gold Cup. He headed the ball to the crossbar before it landed inside the lower right corner.

United States defender Chris Richards (3) celebrates with Alex Freeman (16), Patrick Agyemang (24), Malik Tillman (17) and Diego Luna (10) (AP)

Diego Luna and co are fighting for a major trophy and will also win a massive prize money if they manage to beat Mexico.

Prize Money Details

The champion of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, whether the United States or Mexico, will receive $1 million, paid directly to the winning federation (US Soccer Federation or Mexican Football Federation) for discretionary allocation.

Runner-Up: The second-place team will earn $500,000.

The total prize pool exceeds $5 million, with $200,000 for third place, $150,000 for fourth place, and a $200,000 participation bonus for each of the 16 teams.

The winner also receives the Gold Cup trophy, a classical-style cup with a plaque engraved with the year and winning nation.

The US advanced with a 2-1 win over Guatemala, led by Diego Luna’s two goals, while Mexico secured a 1-0 victory over Honduras. Mexico seeks a record 10th title, while the USMNT aims for its eighth.

Ahead of the final, Chris Richards said: “We kind of like to fight, so I think that’s something that maybe has been missing from the national team over the last few camps, few months, few years. We didn’t come into camp saying that we want to fight, but I think if teams want to bring it to us, then they have something else coming for them. Of course, we want to win games, but sometimes in CONCACAF it’s not pretty, so you have to do the dirty things.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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