Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over the United States, ending a seven-match winless streak, with Raúl Jiménez scoring a free kick in the 22nd minute and assisting César Huerta's goal shortly after halftime. This match marked Mauricio Pochettino's second game as the U.S. coach, who faced significant absences, including star player Christian Pulisic, resulting in the team failing to register a first-half shot. Jiménez's impressive performance included a curling shot for his 34th international goal and a key assist for Huerta's third goal. Pochettino, who previously led the U.S. to a win against Panama, will soon face competitive matches in the CONCACAF Nations League. Javier Aguirre also celebrated his second win since taking over as Mexico's coach in August. Despite the victory, the match was marred by homophobic chants from fans, which FIFA has previously penalized.