In a highly anticipated matchup, the United States men’s national team (USMNT) faced off against their bitter rivals, the Mexican national team, in a non-FIFA window friendly on Wednesday night. Both teams featured young and experimental rosters for the inaugural Allstate Continental Clasico.
Despite Mexico having several opportunities, the visitors were only able to manage one goal, while the USA dramatically tied the game in the final 10 minutes. The 1-1 draw extends the USMNT’s unbeaten run against El Tri.
The game was broadcasted on several TV channels and online streaming platforms in the United States (Goal.com, CBS Sports), with several experts making predictions and revealing their picks for the match (Penn Live). Fans were able to watch the game for free on some streaming platforms and were treated to exciting highlights and goals (Sporting News).
The two teams will meet again in the future, potentially up to three times in 2023, as they both have their sights set on bigger prizes such as the Concacaf Nations League title and the Concacaf Gold Cup (CBS Sports).
The USA vs Mexico matchup is considered one of Concacaf’s biggest rivalries and typically draws a lot of attention from both American and Mexican fans (MLSSoccer.com). The two teams have faced each other 75 times in the past, with Mexico having won the majority of the matchups (Stars and Stripes FC).
The game was played in Arizona and featured many players that both teams hope will become key figures on their respective national teams in the future (VAVEL.com). The next time the two teams face each other will surely be a must-watch matchup for any soccer fan.
