[2] Mexico won 1–0 thanks to a late and the only Goal in Match from substitute Santiago Giménez, securing a record ninth Gold Cup title.

After being eliminated in the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Mexico signed Argentine coach Diego Cocca to replace his fellow countryman Gerardo Martino.

[4] Under the management of Cocca, the Mexicans played in the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals, losing 3–0 in the semi-finals to the United States but beating Panama 1–0 in the third place play-off.

These results led to Cocca's departure and the arrival of Mexican Jaime Lozano as interim coach a few days before the start of the Gold Cup.

The final was held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, United States, located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

[12] Mexico then faced Jamaica in the semi-finals; El Tri were able to defeat the Caribbean nation with goals from Henry Martín, Luis Chávez and Roberto Alvarado.