CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico open title defence with 3-2 win over Dominican Republic

Mexico initiated their Gold Cup campaign with a hard-fought 3-2 victory against the Dominican Republic at SoFi Stadium. Edson Alvarez, Raul Jimenez, and Cesar Montes scored for Mexico, establishing a 3-0 lead before the Dominican Republic's late comeback. Despite the Dominicans' spirited effort, Mexico secured the win, topping Group A and marking a positive start to their title defence.