Mexico emerged victorious against Jamaica with a 1-0 win on Saturday, closing out the first round of Group B matches in the Copa América held in the United States. The match saw Mexico improve significantly in the second half, while the Reggae Boyz extended their unfortunate record of failing to score or secure a single point in seven Copa América matches.

In the first half, Mexico suffered a setback when their captain, Edson Álvarez, was forced off the field due to injury in the 30th minute. Álvarez left the pitch in tears, and Mexico's performance dipped as they grappled with the loss of their leader and the pressure to score against Jamaica.

The second half saw a revitalized Mexican side. In the 69th minute, Gerardo Arteaga broke the deadlock, scoring past Jamaica's goalkeeper, Jahmali Waite. Waite's efforts throughout the match were commendable, preventing a more lopsided scoreline. However, Arteaga's goal proved decisive, securing a 1-0 victory for Mexico.