USMNT Suffers Historic Setback with Fourth-Place Finish in Nations League

Losses to Panama and Canada expose tactical and performance issues under Pochettino as 2026 World Cup preparation looms.

The USMNT finished fourth in the 2025 Concacaf Nations League, marking its worst performance in the tournament's history.
Canada defeated the U.S. 2-1 in the third-place match, securing back-to-back wins against the U.S. for the first time since 1985.
Jonathan David scored the decisive goal for Canada in the 59th minute, extending his record as the national team's leading scorer.
Mauricio Pochettino's tactical adjustments, including five lineup changes, failed to address the team's defensive lapses and offensive inefficiencies.
The U.S. will regroup for June friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland ahead of the Gold Cup, with mounting pressure to improve before co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.