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U.S. vs Mexico in Gold Cup final: Fans of both teams react on social media as the best rivalry in North American soccer returns

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  • Rivals U.S. and Mexico to meet in the Gold Cup final
  • First time since 2021, when USMNT won
  • Fans on both sides excited for renewed rivalry
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    After four years, the U.S. and Mexico will once again meet in a Gold Cup final, their first trophy-deciding matchup in this tournament since 2021. The USMNT won that final, 1-0 in extra-time.

    With the match serving as the last competitive game before next year's World Cup, there is plenty at stake for both sides - and fans are building anticipation on social media.

    GOAL takes a look at the best social media reactions following both U.S. and Mexico's semifinal wins.

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  • WHAT U.S. FANS ARE SAYING

  • WHAT MEXICO FANS ARE SAYING

  • WHAT PUNDITS AND PLAYERS ARE SAYING

  • WHAT NEXT FOR USMNT AND MEXICO?

    The two regional rivals are set to meet in the 2025 Gold Cup final Sunday at 7 p.m. ET in Houston.