Mexico defeats Honduras in Concacaf Nations League, wins first title
Mexico capture their first ever Concacaf Nations League title after defeating Honduras 3-0 in the final.
Mexico's goals came from Jesus "Tecatito" Corona, Raul Jimenez and Andres Guardado. Corona opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the area. Jimenez doubled Mexico's lead in the 30th minute with a header from a cross by Hirving Lozano. Guardado sealed the victory in the 76th minute with a right-footed shot from inside the area.
Mexico dominated the match from start to finish, and their victory was well-deserved. The win gives Mexico their first ever Concacaf Nations League title and is a major boost for the team ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Honduras, meanwhile, were outplayed for most of the match and were unable to create many scoring opportunities. The defeat is a disappointing end to Honduras' campaign in the Concacaf Nations League, but they can take some solace in the fact that they reached the final.
Mexico's victory in the Concacaf Nations League is a sign of their growing strength as a football nation. The team is now ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, and they are one of the favorites to win the 2022 World Cup.
Honduras, on the other hand, will need to improve if they want to compete with the best teams in Concacaf. The team is currently ranked 71st in the FIFA World Rankings, and they will need to improve their form if they want to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.