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Mexico will be eying a record ninth CONCACAF Gold Cup title when they face Panama in the final showdown at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday.
Overpowering Jamaica 3-0 in their semi-final tie, Jaime Lozano's men have won the tournament five times in the 21st century. The Mexicans finished runners-up twice during this span, with their last title coming in the 2019 edition.
Meanwhile, for Los Canaleros, it's the third time they got their opportunity to claim their maiden Gold Cup title - their previous two appearances in the final ended in a defeat to the United States, whom they knocked out 5-4 on penalties in this year's semi-finals.
Canada are the only other side to win the competition, as Thomas Christiansen can lead his side to be the fourth team to achieve the feat since 1991.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Next Match
Mexico vs Panama kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | July 16, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm EDT |
| Venue: | SoFi Stadium |
The CONCACAF Gold Cup final between Mexico and Panama is scheduled for July 16, 2023, at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA.
It will kick off at 7:30 pm EDT in the United States (US).
How to watch Mexico vs Panama online - TV channels & live streams
The game will be broadcast live on TV on FOX, Univision, TUDN, and available to stream live online through Fubo, Sling Blue and DirecTV Stream.
GOAL will also have live updates of the game on its Live Match Center page.
Team news & squads
Mexico team news
Erick Sanchez is expected to continue in attack after replacing Edson Alvarez in the starting 11 against Jamaica on Wednesday.
Henry Martin and Luis Chavez have scored two goals each at the Gold Cup this year, while Guillermo Ochoa has picked up three clean sheets. Ochoa was also the hero in his side's win against Panama in the third-place playoff in the Nations League last month, where Jesus Gallardo scored the winner.
Meanwhile, among the goals against Jamaica, Roberto Alvarado will be looking to score his third in this competition.
Mexico possible XI: Ochoa; J. Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo; Antuna, Chavez, Romo, Pineda; E. Sanchez, Martin.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | J. Rodriguez, Malagon, Ochoa |
| Defenders: | Araujo, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga, J. Sanchez, Reyes, Guzman, Gallardo |
| Midfielders: | Alvarez, Romo, C. Rodriguez, Lainez, Pineda, Chavez |
| Forwards: | Herrera, Alvarado, Gimenez, E. Sanchez, Antuna, Martin |
Panama team news
Adalberto Carrasquilla scored the decisive penalty after Orlando Mosquera blocked the second from the spot in the shootout against the USA.
In the semi-final 2-1 win over Mexico in the 2013 Gold Cup, 135-cap Alberto Quintero played a crucial role for Panama, while Anibal Godoy reached 130 caps.
Ivan Anderson bagged his maiden international goal as a substitute in Wednesday's last-four game, although Eric Davis would start ahead of the former as Christiansen is likely to stick with a similar XI.
Panama possible XI: Mosquera; Escobar, Cummings, Andrade; Barcenas, Carrasquilla, Godoy, Davis; Fajardo, Quintero, Diaz.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Mejia, Samudio, Mosquera |
| Defenders: | Cummings, Escobar, Miller, Anderson, Davis, Valencia, Anderson |
| Midfielders: | Martinez, Carrasquilla, Barcenas, Gondola, Andrade, Quintero, Godoy, Yanis |
| Forwards: | Welch, Londono, Diaz, Fajardo, Waterman |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2023 | Panama 0-1 Mexico | Concacaf Nations League |
| February 3, 2022 | Mexico 1-0 Panama | Concacaf WC qualifiers |
| September 9, 2021 | Panama 1-1 Mexico | Concacaf WC qualifiers |
| July 1, 2021 | Mexico 3-0 Panama | International friendly |
| November 16, 2019 | Panama 0-3 Mexico | Concacaf National League |