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4w ago

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.

Mar 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Mexico forward Raul Jimenez (9) kicks the ball past Panama defender Cesar Blackman (2) in the second half during the Concacaf Nations League final at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Mar 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Panama midfielder Janpol Morales (14) shoots the ball against Mexico in the second half during the Concacaf Nations League final at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • 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.