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When it comes to the U.S. president, the vast majority of Mexican adults (91%) say they have little to no confidence in Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs. By comparison, a smaller majority of Mexicans (60%) expressed little or no confidence in Biden in 2024.

Last night marked the last time that the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team will play a competitive game before that huge tournament. The U.S. came up short, losing 2-1 in the final of the Gold Cup against Mexico, a match that wasn’t even as close as the score suggests.

Mexico claimed its record 10th Gold Cup title with a 2-1 comeback victory over the United States, overcoming Chris Richards' early goal with strikes from Raul Jimenez and Edson Alvarez.