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Canada vs USA: CONCACAF Nations League Final Preview

Alex

 


The CONCACAF Nations League Final is set for Monday, June 19, as Canada takes on the United States. The match will be played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and kickoff is set for 1:30 AM ET.

Canada is the surprise package of the tournament, having reached the final without losing a single match. The Canadians have been led by Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, who have both been in outstanding form. Davies has been named the player of the tournament so far, while David is the leading scorer with six goals.

The United States is the defending champion of the tournament, and will be looking to defend its title. The Americans have a strong team, with Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams all in good form. The USMNT has also been boosted by the return of Sergiño Dest, who has been out injured for much of the tournament.

This is a huge match for both teams, and it is sure to be a close contest. Canada is the slight underdog, but it has shown that it can compete with the best teams in CONCACAF. The USMNT is the favorite, but it will need to be at its best to win the title.

Here are some key things to watch for in the match:

  • Alphonso Davies vs. Sergiño Dest: These two young fullbacks are two of the best in the world, and they will be key to their respective teams' chances of winning. Davies has been in outstanding form for Canada, while Dest has been out injured for much of the tournament. However, he is expected to be fit for the final.
  • Jonathan David vs. Christian Pulisic: These two young strikers are also two of the best in the world, and they will be looking to score the goals that could decide the match. David has been the leading scorer in the tournament with six goals, while Pulisic has been in good form for the USMNT.
  • The atmosphere at Estadio Azteca: Estadio Azteca is one of the most famous stadiums in the world, and it is sure to be a cauldron of noise for the final. The USMNT has a good record at the Azteca, but it will need to be at its best to overcome the hostile atmosphere.

This is a huge match for both Canada and the United States. The winner will be crowned the champion of CONCACAF, and it will be a major boost for the team's chances of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.