Catch the USMNT in the Concacaf Nations League third-place match against Canada, only on Paramount+.
Canada and the United States may be disappointed to be playing in the third place game of the Concacaf Nations League instead of the final, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty on the line for Mauricio Pochettino and Jesse Marsch. The two managers will have a great chance to show improvement from their losses while still facing strong opposition, something that could be hard to find in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup.
While a trophy won’t be on the line, that doesn’t mean that there won’t be a reason for these sides to give the match their all. Performances in every game will be critical for players looking to prove themselves worthy of a World Cup roster spot, especially with some players being unavailable for the Gold Cup in the summer due to Club World Cup duties.
These two sides faced each other twice in 2023 with the United States winning one match and drawing the other, and once in 2024 with Canada winning a friendly. Without Antonee Robinson available this will be a tougher task for the USMNT, but these are just the challenges that show who is fit for Pochettino’s squad.
USMNT vs. Canada: A Preview
- Date: Sunday, March 23 | Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Location: SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, California
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Canada +225; Draw +230; USMNT +114
Storylines
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USMNT: After failing to convert their chances against Panama, the USMNT will need to play on the front foot or Canadian attackers will make them pay. Pochettino’s attack requires an attacker to become effective.
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Canada: While Canada has been performing well, defeating the US is critical for them to be recognized as one of the best in the region. After struggling at the 2022 World Cup, Marsch aims to demonstrate improvement.
Prediction
In a closely contested match, depth will play in the USMNT’s favor as they may have just enough to win this one late. Pick: USMNT 2, Canada 1.
