Mexico wins Concacaf U-20 Championship final against United States 2-0
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Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over the United States in the final of the Concacaf U-20 Championship on August 9 at Estadio Azteca. Cristóbal Alfaro scored both goals for Mexico from set pieces, controlling the match after the U.S. was reduced to 10 men when Chris Applewhite received a red card just before halftime. With the win, Mexico successfully defended its title from the previous tournament. Both teams had already qualified for the upcoming U-20 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
- •Mexico wins the Concacaf U-20 Championship final 2-0 on August 9
- •Cristóbal Alfaro scores both goals on set pieces
- •The U.S. finished the match with no shots on target
- •Chris Applewhite received a red card before halftime
- •Both teams qualified for the 2027 U-20 World Cup
- 3:52 AMESPN Soccer — Mexico beats U.S. in U20 final after suspect red
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico defends Concacaf U-20 title with win over United States at the Azteca
"El Tri won the final over the Americans 2-0, beating their North American rivals in the final on home soil for the second tournament in a row.
"Mexico won its second Concacaf U20 Championship in a row after beating the United States 2-0 at Estadio Azteca in the final on Sunday.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 10, 2026, 3:52 AMMexico beats U.S. in U20 final after suspect red
Mexico won its second Concacaf U20 Championship in a row after beating the United States 2-0 at Estadio Azteca in the final on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:44 AMMexico defends Concacaf U-20 title with win over United States at the Azteca
El Tri won the final over the Americans 2-0, beating their North American rivals in the final on home soil for the second tournament in a row.
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