Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage match.

Santiago Gimenez's Mexico got off to a good start in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Santi started in the opening game at the Dominican Republic. The AC Milan forward put in a convincing display, offering

Mexico and the Dominican Republic faced off in the opening match of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, with Mexico securing a crucial victory. Thanks to a standout performance by Edson Álvarez, El Tri earned vital points to strengthen their position in the group standings.

INGLEWOOD, California — Edson Alvarez did it all for Mexico on Saturday night, scoring, playing in midfield and defense, and ultimately pushing El Tri to a 3-2 victory over the Dominican Republic.

Mexico beat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on Saturday night during a goal-filled opening match of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Scorers: Álvarez 44', Jimenez 47', Montes 53'; González 51',

Gold Cup kicks off on Saturday, with one of the first matchups of the tournament being between two CONCACAF giants, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

Even semi-seasoned soccer fans might look at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which kicks off Saturday night, and think, “OK, which international tournament is this, again?” To recap: This is the continental championship for North America,