Raul Jimenez, Chris Richards, Rubio Rubin and the top 10 performances at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup - ranked

Named Young Player of the competition, Escobar, who plays his club soccer with CF Montreal in Canada, had a breakout tournament for Guatemala. The midfielder scored twice, including the lone goal for La Azul y Blanco against the USMNT in the semifinals.

In his first real taste of competitive CONCACAF soccer, the 18-year-old performed brilliantly. Upon his return to CF MTL, it will be of no surprise if he pushes for a regular spot in the XI - and potentially be looked at by some of the heavy-hitters within the league for a transfer.

Tillman had a real breakout tournament, his best performance to date for the national team. The PSV midfielder, who is reportedly on the verge of signing for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, scored three goals for the USMNT, adding two assists. His performance was among the most promising takeaways for coach Mauricio Pochettino.

The top scorer of the competition, Diaz put on a thrilling performance for Panama, even though they were eliminated in the quarterfinals. The 28-year-old striker, who plays his club soccer for C.D. Universidad Católica del Ecuador, had six goals in four matches to secure the Golden Boot award.

Diaz scored a hat-trick against Jamaica in a 4-1 victory in the group stage, and scored again in their 1-1 quarterfinal draw against Honduras - they were eliminated in a penalty shootout.

In the shootout, Diaz found the back of the net on his attempt. A true breakout performance for the forward.

Navas, 38, likely played in his final Gold Cup, but the Real Madrid legend put on a show. The Los Ticos goalkeeper was heroic throughout the group stage, coming up big in a scoreless draw against Mexico, making four saves. In the knockout round, Navas and Costa Rica took on the USMNT, and he had the best goalkeeping performance of the competition in an eventual 2-2 draw that went to a penalty shootout.

Navas made two saves in regulation and thwarted a regulation PK attempt from Tillman, sending the match to spot kicks. In the shootout, he came up with a clutch save against a John Tolkin attempt.

Costa Rica and Navas can hold their heads high knowing they were the only team in the Gold Cup to not lose to either finalist, the USMNT and Mexico.

Rubin led the line for Los Catrachos this Gold Cup. Rubin had the third goal in a 3-2 victory over Guadeloupe in the group stage and then scored the goal that resulted in a 1-1 draw and eventual penalty shootout win over Canada.

A USMNT playera decade ago, Rubin used his one-time switch allotted by FIFA to join Guatemala. His heroics have caught the eye of multiple clubs in South America, per Tom Bogert. However, the Charleston Battery forward reportedly is focusing on a move to MLS.

"Moon Man" Diego Luna, the 21-year-old, was the breakout star of the Gold Cup for the USMNT. The Real Salt Lake winger found his footing this camp, stepping up with the likes of Gio Reyna and Christian Pulisic missing.

He led the team in goal contributions throughout the tournament, scoring three goals and recording four assists in helping the USMNT to reach the final. Although he was blanked against El Tri in the championship game, his overall performance will certainly put him on Pochettino's radar for a spot on the 2026 World Cup team.

Named the best goalkeeper of the tournament, Malagon cruised to the final with El Tri while putting on a clinic in net. He kept four clean sheets, conceding just three goals during the tournament. In the final, he made two big saves, helping Mexico lift their second straight Gold Cup trophy.

The Club America shot-stopper likely confirmed his status as Mexico's No. 1 heading into the 2026 World Cup and put to bed any doubts about his ability to fill the shoes of the legendary Guillermo Ochoa.

Mexico's Edson Alvarez scored the game-winning goal to secure the Gold Cup for El Tri in the final. CONCACAF awarded him the Golden Ball Award for the best player at the competition.

Alvarez ended the tournament with three goal contributions off of two goals and one assist. In their opening match against the Dominican Republic, the 27-year-old scored the opening goal and recorded the game-winning assist in what turned out to be a crucial 3-2 victory.

The West Ham United midfielder captained Mexico to their second straight title.

What a performance from Richards in the Gold Cup. Coming off an FA Cup title with Crystal Palace this summer, he had his best set of matches on the international stage, helping the USMNT reach the final.

Richards started and logged 90 minutes in all but one game, scoring two clutch goals in the tournament as the U.S. ended as runners-up to Mexico. In their opening game, the central defender scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia, and then proceeded to score the opening goal for the U.S. against Mexico.

His performance in this tournament all but certified his place in the XI next summer.

Jimenez was lights-out this Gold Cup for Mexico. The Fulham ace scored three goals en route to lifting the Gold Cup trophy with El Tri, including the opener in their 2-1 victory over the USMNT.

In the group stage, Jimenez scored a crucial second goal for Mexico in their 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic in their opening match, and then scored the game-winner in their narrow 1-0 semifinal victory over Honduras.