Canada win Concacaf Nations League third place, putting USA at a crossroads

Mauricio Pochettino's side lost 2-1, their second straight defeat against regional competition in underwhelming fashion

After winning four consecutive matches under new coach Mauricio Pochettino, the United States face a crossroads 15 months before joining Canada and Mexico as co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup.

Canada took third place in the Concacaf Nations League with a 2-1 victory at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. The US defeat, which came 72 hours after a 1-0 loss to Panama in Thursday's semi-finals, meant the home side finished fourth in a competition it won in its three previous editions.