Mexico defeats Team USA 2-0 to claim its 15th U-20 Concacaf championship
El Tri finished the 12-nation tournament with a perfect 6-0-0 record, scoring 17 goals and allowing just 1. The post Mexico defeats Team USA 2-0 to claim its 15th U-20 Concacaf championship appeared first on Mexico News Daily
In a thrilling final, Mexico's Under-20 men's team secured their 15th Concacaf championship by defeating Team USA 2-0 on Sunday at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. Defender Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice, once in each half, with the second goal coming off a set piece. The U.S. team, already guaranteed a spot in the 2028 Olympics, was reduced to 10 men in the second half, leading to Alfaro's second goal.
With a perfect 6-0-0 record throughout the tournament, Mexico dominated possession and nearly scored a third goal. The victory marks Mexico as a strong Olympic contender, with the U.S. finishing as the runners-up.
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