Canada Defeats U.S. 2-1 for Historic Nations League Third-Place Finish

Canada secures its first competitive win on U.S. soil since 1957, exposing challenges for Mauricio Pochettino's U.S. team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Jonathan David scored the decisive goal in the 59th minute, bringing his career total for Canada to 32 and solidifying his role as a key player.
Tani Oluwaseyi opened the scoring for Canada in the 27th minute, while Patrick Agyemang equalized for the U.S. in the 35th minute with a well-executed team goal.
Canada's victory marked its first competitive win over the U.S. on American soil since 1957, highlighting a shift in CONCACAF's competitive balance.
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino faces mounting scrutiny after back-to-back losses in the Nations League, raising concerns about the team's readiness for the 2026 World Cup.
Canada overcame the early loss of Alphonso Davies to injury and a red card for coach Jesse Marsch, demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline.