Mexico clinches CONCACAF U-20 title after USA red-card setback
Mexico beat the United States 2-0 in the CONCACAF U-20 Championship final at Estadio Azteca, with Cristóbal Alfaro scoring both goals. A red card for US defender Chris Applewhite just before halftime via VAR sealed the result as Mexico dominated with 58% possession and five shots on goal to zero for the US. The US still clinched a spot in the 2027 U-20 World Cup by reaching the semifinals.