Mexico vs Panama Highlights: Mexico beat Panama 2-1 in the Final to clinch the CONCACAF Nations League title on Sunday (March 23). Raul Jimenez scored both goals for El Tri as they lifted the Liga de Naciones for the first time in their history.

The Mexican star converted the penalty in sublime fashion to win it for Mexico!!
GOAL MEXICO!!!! RAUL JIMENEZ SCORES THE PENALTY AND MAKES IT 2-1 VS PANAMA!!!! SIIIII VAMOS MEXICOOOOpic.twitter.com/tMcHJedDUQ https://t.co/BubYmD9Doi
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Raul Jimenez gave Mexico the lead with a header in the 8th minute.
RAUL JIMENEZ GOAL GOAL GOAL
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VAMOOOOOOO 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/cNlUsdgFqt
Mexico 2-1 Panama
WE ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE CONCACAF NATIONS LEAGUE! 🏆💥
— Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) March 24, 2025
VAMOS MÉXICO!!! 🇲🇽❤️🔥#PorMexicoTodo pic.twitter.com/DRoGUC1tst
It's all over! Mexico are the CONCACAF Nations League Champions. And again, it is their maverick Raul Jimenez who delivers with a brace in the Final. Panama will be extremely disappointed after such a performance, as they succumb to a brainfade moment from Jose Cordoba. But it is a massive moment for El Tri, who win the Nations League for the first time!!
Se acabo! Mexico es el campeon de la Liga de Naciones de la CONCACAF. Y, una vez mas, Raul Jimenez quien marca un doblete en la final. Es un momento grandisimo para todo el Pais y un gran victoria para todos equipo. Felicidades a Todos..
OFF: Santiago Gimenez, Jesus Gallardo
ON: Jesus Angulo, Orbelin Pineda
Edson Alvarez wins a free kick for Mexico and El Tri know possession will win the Nations League for them.

Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring the goal.
Goaaaaaaaaaal!! Raul Jimenez scores from the spot and Mexico take the lead in the stoppage time.
Gooooooooooooool!! Raul! Raul! Raul! Gol de Mexico! Gol por Campeon! Gol por la Liga de Naciones.
Penalty for Mexico!! Jose Cordoba's handball has handed Mexico a huge opportunity. Referee has an easy choice as it was a blatant handball.
89'Raul Jimenez controls superbly and wins a free kick for Mexico.
The match resumes after around four-minute stoppage at the SoFi Stadium.
83'The play has been stopped by the referee as the crowd at the stadium kept on chanting an offensive slur at the stadium. More trouble coming it seems towards the Mexican Football Federation.
80'Chavez cuts inside and takes a venomous shot on his left. The ball crashes Israel Reyes and flies over the post.
78'Raul Jimenez gets in behind but loses composure at the final moment. The Mexican striker ends up shooting it inexplicably wide.
75'Fajardo drives into the box and rolls a pass towards one of his teammates, but Cesar Montes makes a crucial interception. Panama win a corner but Mexico win a free kick from the set piece.
OFF: Cristian Martinez
ON: Janpol Morales
74'Mexico have intensified their attacking prowess in the last 10 minutes but the final piece of act is still missing from El Tri players.
72'Edson Alvarez and Raul Jimenez exchange quick passes and then Alvarado's cross is headed by Raul towards Santiago Gimenez, whose header is comfortably saved by Mosquera.
68'Panama's latest attack is stopped by a superb Cesar Montes, who slides and comes out with the ball at a crucial area.
66'Roberto Alvarado drives into the box and then his pass is crucially intercepted by Harvy and then Mosquera claims. It was just a tad ahead of Raul Jimenez who was also in the box.
64'A darting run from the left by Jesus Gallardo and as he attempts to get in the byline, the player loses possession. Gallardo claims for a foul but the referee waves it away.
OFF: Luis Romo, Cesar Huerta
ON: Alexis Vega, Luis Chavez
61'Roberto Alvarado floats a delivery into the box but it is beyond Raul Jimenez. Meanwhile, Panama's semifinal hero Cecilio Waterman is off and on comes Jose Fajardo.
56'Luis Malagon and Jose Rodriguez collide and the decision has gone against the Panama attacker. Malagon takes a risk and has been hit on his head.
54'Santiago Gimenez's shot is superbly saved by Mosquera and then Panama kick out the ball before Raul Jimenez could strike the rebound.
51'Edson Alvarez's first touch and turn his exquisite, but then the pass towards Raul Jimenez is overhit and the Fulham striker fails to keep the ball in.
50'A patient build-up from Mexico. The ball finally comes to Jesus Gallardo whose cross is too close to the Panama goalkeeper.
48'Blackman makes a darting run on the right and whips in a cross. It takes a deflection and Malagon claims the ball finally after a spill.
47'Mexico look to find a fast start and almost get behind the Panama defence. The ball is finally cleared by Panama defence.
The players are emerging out to the stadium for the second half.
Mexico secured a 2-0 win over Canada in the semis while Paname stunned USA to book their place in the final. This is a rematch of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, where Mexico edged past Panama 1-0, courtesy of Santiago Gimenez's late strike. Both Mexico and Panama have never won the Nations League and will be aiming to break their duck in the competition.
Historically, Mexico has dominated this rivalry, winning 22 of 30 encounters, with six draws and just two victories for Panama.
Mexico: 22 wins
Draws: 6
Panama: 2 wins
The last meeting between the two sides came in the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League semifinals, where Mexico claimed a 3-0 win over Panama.
Recent Form (All Competitions)
Mexico: W, L, W, W, L
Panama: W, L, L, D, W
Mexico: Coach Javier Aguirre has a full squad available, with Cesar Montes returning from suspension. This allows Aguirre to possibly revert to his preferred center-back pairing alongside Johan Vasquez. He may also experiment with a three-man defense and attacking wing-backs for better midfield control.
Panama: Coach Thomas Christiansen has a fully fit squad, including key players like Adalberto Carrasquilla, Orlando Mosquera, and veteran Anibal Godoy. Panama will rely on their defensive structure and tactical discipline to challenge Mexico.
Mexico (3-4-2-1): Malagon; Reyes, Alvarez, Vasquez; Alvarado, Rodriguez, Sanchez, Gallardo; Antuna, Raul Jimenez, Santiago Gimenez
Panama (5-4-1): Mosquera; Murillo, Cummings, Escobar, Davis, Anderson; Carrasquilla, Godoy, Quintero, Rodriguez; Waterman