A defeat to forget! The selection of Mexico was beaten 3-0 by USA in the semifinal of the Concacaf Nations League, a result that does not help Diego Cocca at all, who has entered evaluation for the terrible performance that the ‘Tri’ has shown under his command for some months. With scores from Christian Pulisic (37′ and 46′) and a goal from Ricardo Pepi (78′), ‘Team USA’ has qualified for the grand final.
Although it is true that the United States team has qualified for the grand final, not everything is rosy, as they have suffered the expulsion of two transcendental figures in the starting eleven: McKennie and Sergiño Dest. They will not be able to be in the game against Canada on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern time) and the clover team can take advantage of it, which eliminated Panama 2-0 without any inconvenience. For its part, Mexico will play on the same Sunday, June 18, against Panama in the duel for third place starting at 4:00 p.m. in Central Mexico.
Mexico vs. United States: these were the lineups
- Mexico: Ochoa; Guzman, Montes, Reyes; Gallardo, Alvarez, Chavez, Sanchez; Pineda, Martin, Antuna. Coach: Diego Cocca.
- USA: Turner; Dest, Richards, A. Robinson, Musah, Reyna, , Balogun, Weah, McKennie, Pulisic, M. Robinson. Coach: BJ Callaghan.
What time does Mexico vs. USA?
The game of Mexico vs. The United States will live this Thursday, June 15 from 8:00 p.m. in Central Mexico. In addition, here we leave you with the schedules in the United States so you can watch the game live and direct.
- United States (Eastern Time): 10:00 p.m.
- United States (Central Time): 9:00 p.m.
- United States (Pacific Time): 7:00 p.m.
On which channel to watch Mexico vs. USA?
If you are in Mexico, you can experience the game against the United States in Open TV through Channel 5 and TV Azteca Deporteswhile as a sign of payment he goes for TUDN. On the other hand, if you live in the USA you have the option to see it in English via Paramount+ or in Spanish via Univision. These are the 5 TV channels that will broadcast the game for the semifinal of the Concacaf Nations League.
Mexico vs. United States: the pre-semifinal
It will be the first litmus test for Diego Cocca in charge of the Mexican National Team. The semifinal will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, the home of the United States. The ‘Tri’ last April drew 1-1 against ‘Team USA’, but both teams used alternative elevens. This time they will go out for the big pass to the final.
Under the command of Diego Cocca, the Mexican National Team has achieved victories against Suriname and Guatemala, while it drew against Jamaica, Cameroon and the aforementioned United States. The leadership of the Mexican Football Federation indicated that Diego Cocca’s work will be evaluated in light of the results obtained in this short process. Without a doubt, the semifinal can be a turning point.
For its part, the United States has Anthony Hudson as interim technician and is shaping up to remain in the position ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where the USA is one of the organizers. Let’s remember that in 2021, the United States defeated Mexico in the grand final and was the first champion of the Concacaf Nations League, so they want to repeat the dish.