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USMNT Suffers Historic Setback with Fourth-Place Finish in Nations League

Losses to Panama and Canada expose tactical and performance issues under Pochettino as 2026 World Cup preparation looms.

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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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Overview

  • The USMNT finished fourth in the 2025 Concacaf Nations League, marking its worst performance in the tournament's history.
  • Canada defeated the U.S. 2-1 in the third-place match, securing back-to-back wins against the U.S. for the first time since 1985.
  • Jonathan David scored the decisive goal for Canada in the 59th minute, extending his record as the national team's leading scorer.
  • Mauricio Pochettino's tactical adjustments, including five lineup changes, failed to address the team's defensive lapses and offensive inefficiencies.
  • The U.S. will regroup for June friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland ahead of the Gold Cup, with mounting pressure to improve before co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.