The Mexican National Soccer Team proudly unveiled its new jersey on March 16, 2025, set to be worn during the Concacaf Nations League and the Gold Cup later this year. The uniform predominantly features black with gold accents, drawing inspiration from the golden age of Mexican cinema and regional music. Fans will see this new attire debut when Mexico faces Canada on March 20, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Notably, this match is part of the 2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals commencing on the same day, which will feature four teams vying for the championship title three days later at the same venue. Mexico and Canada will meet for the seventh time in official Concacaf tournaments. Historically, Mexico has had the upper hand, winning five of their previous encounters against Canada, with only one loss.
On their path to the semifinals, Mexico emerged victorious against Honduras, leading to a 4-2 aggregate win, with significant contributions from players like Raúl Jiménez and Henry Martín. The former scored important goals, marking his status alongside Martín as one of Mexico's top CNL scorers, each netting three goals historically within the league.
Canada, on the other hand, triumphed over Surinam with an impressive 4-0 aggregate score, thanks to the stellar performances of Junior Hoilett, Jonathan David, and Jacob Shaffelburg, with David recognized as Canada’s leading scorer in CNL matches with seven goals.
Under the guidance of Javier Aguirre, Mexico aims to capitalize on their experience, having finished as runner-up twice during the last editions of the Nations League—once in 2021 and again in 2024. Meanwhile, Jesse Marsch, now leading the Canadian side, seeks to build on his team’s recent success, having obtained silver in the 2023 tournament.
This semifinal matchup brings not only anticipation but also pride as the teams hope to secure their first Nations League title. With the introduction of new strategies under both coaches—Aguirre aiming for his third FIFA World Cup participation and Marsch aiming for advancement following Canada’s fourth-place finish at the Copa America 2024—the stakes are undoubtedly high.
Highlights of their past encounters include their semifinal clash during the 2021 Gold Cup, where Mexico won 2-1, showcasing their competitive edge. Fans are eagerly anticipating both team’s performance and the excitement surrounding this historic clash.
Soon after the finals commence, the U.S. will take the field against Panama for the inaugural match, featuring their own rivalry. The United States aims to defend its title, seeking to win the Nations League for the fourth consecutive time. With their pivotal win against Jamaica, securing 5-2 overall, they have processed through their quarterfinal match well. The team's significant scorers, including Christian Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi, lead their charge to maintain dominance.
Conversely, Panama faces off with their own ambitions, coming off their quarterfinal win against Costa Rica, finishing 3-2 on aggregate. Historical matches between the U.S. and Panama reveal the U.S. with 18 wins to Panama’s 3, but Panama is buoyed by their recent successes, including eliminating the U.S. during the 2023 Gold Cup semifinals and outperforming them at the Copa America last year.
With talented players from both sides, the match not only showcases national pride but also marks the intensity of historical rivalries. Under Pochettino’s new leadership, the U.S. is striving for balance and innovation as they step onto the field.
“This is more than just another match; it’s about legacy and seeing how each team has developed over the years,” said Pochettino on the eve of the match. “We are ready for the challenge, and it’s time to show why we are the champions.”
The excitement builds as the stages for these highly competitive matches are set at SoFi Stadium. With the championship title on the line, both teams—Mexico and Canada, as well as the U.S. and Panama—prepare to battle for glory. Soccer enthusiasts and fans alike look forward to witnessing history, as the 2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals promise to be nothing short of sensational.