Mon Mar 24 07:02:37 UTC 2025: ## Jimenez’s Late Penalty Secures Mexico’s First Nations League Title
**Inglewood, CA** – Raul Jimenez’s dramatic stoppage-time penalty secured Mexico’s first ever CONCACAF Nations League title with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Panama in Sunday’s final at SoFi Stadium. The Fulham striker scored a brace, his second goal a decisive penalty after a handball by Panama’s Jose Cordoba.
Jimenez opened the scoring early in the eighth minute with a header, but Panama equalized with a penalty of their own just before halftime, converted by Adalberto Carrasquilla. The match was briefly interrupted in the second half due to homophobic chants from Mexican supporters, despite prior warnings. Despite the disruption, Mexico pushed forward, and Jimenez’s penalty secured the win and the coveted trophy.
This victory marks Mexico’s first Nations League title, breaking the United States’ dominance after their wins in 2021, 2023, and 2024. The Americans finished fourth after losing to Canada 2-1 in the third-place game, with Jonathan David scoring the winning goal. Tani Oluwaseyi opened the scoring for Canada, while Patrick Agyemang equalized for the US.
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