USMNT U-20 loses to Mexico after controversial red card

In a CONCACAF U-20 championship match on August 9, the USMNT U-20 team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mexico at Estadio Azteca. The turning point emerged when defender Chris Applewhite received a straight red card, despite not making contact with the Mexican player Hugo Camberos during a tackle. At the time of the incident, Mexico led 1-0. The decision to uphold the red card after VAR review has drawn criticism, as observers noted that Camberos appeared to exaggerate the challenge. The USMNT U-20 had already secured qualification for the 2028 Olympics as hosts and reached the U-20 World Cup semifinals during the tournament.

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