Concacaf Gold Cup is reaching its climax, with Mexico facing the USMNT for the championship on Sunday, July 6. Despite their impressive performances, neither team's players lead in scoring. Instead, a surprise contender is emerging as the tournament's potential top scorer.

The stars of the United States and Mexico have put together a string of memorable performances in the Concacaf Gold Cup that have led to the two historic rivals meeting in Sunday's final in Houston (coverage begins at 6 p.m. PT on FOX and the FOX Sports app).

When the United States and Mexico clash in Sunday's Gold Cup final at NRG Stadium in Houston, far more than regional bragging rights will be at stake — the 2026 World Cup co-hosts desperately need to prove they belong on soccer's biggest stage,