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Venezuela wins gold medal against Mexico in the final of the 2026 Central American Games
Venezuela was crowned champion of the men's soccer tournament at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games by defeating Mexico in the final on penalties.
The final of the men's soccer tournament at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games took place today, where the Venezuelan team faced Mexico.
The match was held at Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, and ended in an intense penalty shootout after a tie in regulation time.
Venezuela secured the gold medal by defeating the Mexican team in this penalty shootout, solidifying their status as champions of the tournament.
Various channels provided live coverage of the event; Imagen TV, FOX Sports, and ESPN were among the options available to viewers.
The Mexican team, led by Eduardo Arce, was attempting to emulate the recent success of the women's team, which also won gold in their respective tournament.
Additionally, it was reported that the closing ceremony of the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, which took place today, included tributes and musical performances at Arena Banreservas Virgilio Travieso Soto.