Alexis Vega put Mexico ahead early in the second half, then a late own goal from Abdullah Madu sealed the comfortable win. Mexico would become the first 10-time winner of the Gold Cup, but they have a tricky semifinal test against Honduras to come on Wednesday in Santa Clara,

Suriname goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen, left, watches a header by Mexico defender César Montes enter his net for a goal during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) AP