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MEX Vs JAM, Copa America 2024: Mexico Brush Past Jamaica In Texas - In Pics

Mexico brushed past Jamaica in their 2024 Copa America opener thanks to Gerardo Arteaga’s goal in the 69th minute of the game. However, they had 20 shots with nine on target, dominating 62% possession. Mexico will next take on Venezuela, while Jamaica will meet Ecuador.

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Johan Vasquez
Mexico's goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez Photo: AP/Kevin M. Cox

Mexico's goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez, left, Johan Vasquez, center, and Cesar Montes celebrate after beating 1-0 Jamaica during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Houston.

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Jamaicas Greg Leigh
Mexico's Jorge Sanchez Photo: AP/Kevin M. Cox
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Mexico's Jorge Sanchez, left, tries block a shot by Jamaica's Greg Leigh during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Houston.

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Jamaicas goalkeeper Jahmali Waite
Mexico's Guillermo Martinez Photo: AP/Kevin M. Cox
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Mexico's Guillermo Martinez, left, challeges Jamaica's goalkeeper Jahmali Waite during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Houston.

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Jamaicas Damion Lowe
Mexico's Cesar Montes Photo: AP/Kevin M. Cox
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Mexico's Cesar Montes, front, clears the ball, past Jamaica's Damion Lowe during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Houston.

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Copa America Group B soccer match
Mexico's Gerardo Arteaga Photo: AP/David J. Phillip
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Mexico's Gerardo Arteaga celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Jamaica during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Houston.

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Jamaicas DiShon Bernard
Mexico's Julian Quinonez Photo: AP/David J. Phillip
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Mexico's Julian Quinonez falls on the pitch challenged by Jamaica's Di'Shon Bernard during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Houston.

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Mexicos Jorge Sanchez
Jamaica's Michail Antonio Photo: AP/Kevin M. Cox
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Jamaica's Michail Antonio, top, is tackled by Mexico's Jorge Sanchez during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Houston.

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Copa America Photo: AP/Kevin M. Cox
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Jamaica fans cheer for their team during a Copa America Group B soccer match against Mexico in Houston.

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Copa America Soccer Photo: AP/Kevin M. Cox
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A mexican fan poses for photos with his national flag during a Copa America Group B soccer match against Jamaica in Houston.

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Copa America 2024 Photo: AP/Kevin M. Cox
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Jamaica's Demarai Gray, left, reaches for the ball past Mexico's Luis Romo during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Houston, Texas.