The USA and Canada kick off their third-place match at the Concacaf Nations League on Friday, looking to rebound after disappointing semi-final losses against Panama and Mexico.Â
On Thursday, the USMNT failed to score and fell 1–0 to Panama after Cecilio Waterman scored a 94th-minute winning goal to put his side into the final. Meanwhile, Canada’s lofty expectations crashed in a 2-0 loss to Mexico.Â
Wisconsin-raised, turn Canadian men’s national team head coach Jesse Marsch will face the USMNT for the second time on Les Rouges’ touchline, while Mauricio Pochettino coaches against Canada for the first time since taking over the role.Â
The two sides last met on Sept. 24, 2024, with Canada winning 2-1 on the backs of goals from Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David. Luca de la Torre scored for the USMNT.Â
With limited opportunities to prepare ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, Sunday’s match provides a critical test for both sides against a high-quality opponent.Â
While they would have hoped to meet in a charged Nations League Final and carry over some of the intensity seen in the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off between Canada and the USA, they must settle for a stage of a third-place match.Â
Here's everything you need to know before the Concacaf Nations League bronze medal clash, including a full match preview, how to watch it, team news, predicted lineups, and more.






