Poch: U.S. needs 'pressure' of final before '26 WC
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his team needs the "pressure" Sunday's Gold Cup final against Mexico to prepare for next summer's World Cup.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his team needs the "pressure" Sunday's Gold Cup final against Mexico to prepare for next summer's World Cup.
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USMNT's Walker Zimmerman said that the Gold Cup semifinal win over Guatemala was a "good taste" of what it's like to play in a hostile environment.
Since Pochettino became USMNT coach, the team still hasn't had a signature win. The Gold Cup final vs. Mexico is the last chance before the 2026 World Cup.
Diego Luna has soared up the USMNT depth chart thanks to several big goals during the Gold Cup. Yet the Mexican-American playmaker is taking it all in stride and is excited for his first encounter with El Tri in Sunday's final.
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Raúl Jiménez scored the winning goal for Mexico against Honduras in Wednesday's Gold Cup semifinal, securing their spot in a title defense matchup against the United States.
ST. LOUIS -- United States coach Mauricio Pochettino praised goal scorer Diego Luna for being "desperate to play" for the national team after the winger scored twice in a 2-1 Gold Cup semifinal win over Guatemala on Wednesday.
Diego Luna was the shining star for the USMNT in St. Louis against Guatemala, as Mauricio Pochettino's side marches on to the Gold Cup final.
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Concacaf confirmed on Wednesday that any red card suspensions incurred by players from the United States, Canada or Mexico during the Gold Cup will be served in their next international friendly match, rather than carrying over to next year's World Cup.
Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 on Wednesday night to reach its first Concacaf Gold Cup final since 2021.
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Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mexico | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
Costa Rica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
Dominican Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
Suriname | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Canada | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 7 |
Honduras | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 6 |
Curacao | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
El Salvador | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Panama | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
Guatemala | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
Jamaica | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
Guadeloupe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
United States | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -5 | 2 |
Haiti | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |