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Cristóbal Alfaro scores twice in Mexico's 2-0 win over the US

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:57 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Cristóbal Alfaro scores twice in Mexico's 2-0 win over the US

Summary

Cristóbal Alfaro scored two headers to help Mexico secure a 2-0 victory against the United States in the final of the CONCACAF U-20 Championship on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Alfaro opened the scoring in the 28th minute and added a second goal in the 69th minute. The U.S. played with 10 men after captain Chris Applewhite received a red card just before halftime. Mexico finished the tournament unbeaten and will participate in the Under-20 World Cup along with the U.S. next year. Both teams also secured spots for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

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By the Numbers

•Mexico retained its CONCACAF U-20 Championship title.
•Alfaro scored both of Mexico's goals with headers.
•The U.S. played with 10 men after a red card.
•Mexico finished the tournament unbeaten, conceding one goal.
•Both teams secured spots in the 2028 Olympics.

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2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Alfaro’s 2 headers lift Mexico to a 2-0 win over the US to retain CONCACAF U-20 title

What they're saying

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Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice as Mexico retained its CONCACAF U-20 Championship soccer title with a 2-0 victory over the United States in the final on Sunday. Alfaro sealed the victory with another header in the 69th. The U.S. team was reduced to 10 men just before halftime when captain Chris Applewhite received a red card after a VAR review for a foul on Hugo Camberos.
— Yahoo Sports

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