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Mexico eliminates Canada and qualifies for 2028 Olympic Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:22 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Mexico eliminates Canada and qualifies for 2028 Olympic Games
Summary

Mexico secured a 2-1 victory over Canada in the U20 CONCACAF Championship semifinals on August 9, 2026, advancing to the final and earning a spot in the 2028 Olympic Games. Despite conceding an early goal to Canada, Mexico rallied back in the second half, scoring twice to claim the win. This victory marks Mexico's return to the Olympic tournament, having missed out on qualifying for the 2024 Olympics after an earlier quarterfinal exit. Next, Mexico will face the United States in the U20 CONCACAF Championship final later this week.

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  • •Mexico defeats Canada 2-1 in U20 CONCACAF semifinals.
  • •Match played in rainy conditions with a delayed start.
  • •Canada initially led with a goal from Owen Graham-roache.
  • •Cristobal Alfaro and an undisclosed second player scored for Mexico.
  • •Mexico will compete against the United States for the title.
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  • 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico overcome Canada and qualify to 2028 Olympic Games
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Mexico bounce back from an early Canadian goal to get a 2-1 victory that gets them to the U20 CONCACAF Final.

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