“Julian Hall opens the scoring with a right-footed finish after the US had worked a series of corners to build pressure.”
Pivotal“Cavan Sullivan doubles the lead just after the restart, capitalizing on a spell of American pressure that began with a saved Mexican effort and two quick corners.”
Pivotal“Malik Tillman caps off a dominant display by scoring the third after a sustained spell of US chances from Richards, Freeman, and Robinson.”
United States
Mexico
Outstanding performance
United States•MidfielderThe United States were patient early, needing a string of corners before Julian Hall broke the deadlock just before the half-hour mark, and the floodgates truly opened after the break. Cavan Sullivan's goal just after Mexico's double substitution at halftime effectively ended any hope of a comeback, and things got worse for the visitors when Mateo Chávez was sent off for violent conduct in the 67th minute, leaving them to play the final 23 minutes a man light. Malik Tillman added a late third to put a gloss on the scoreline after a spell of American pressure that saw Chris Richards and Alexander Freeman both go close. Despite Mexico edging possession (51%) and passing accuracy, the US were far more clinical and dangerous, racking up 38 dangerous attacks to Mexico's 28 and converting 4 of their 8 shots on target, while committing a high foul count (18) that reflected a physical, combative approach that ultimately didn't cost them. For the USA this is a confidence-boosting response ahead of a big year, while Mexico will need to review their discipline and second-half capitulation before their next test.
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Malik TillmanMalik Tillman takes a left-footed shot and scores.
Goal! Malik Tillman scores, making it 3-0.
Antonee Robinson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Alexander Freeman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Chris Richards takes a header shot, but it misses the target.
Armando Gonzalez Alba is on, and Santiago Gimenez is off.
Sebastian BerhalterYellow CardYellow card issued to Sebastian Berhalter.
Mateo ChávezRed CardRed card shown to Mateo Chávez.
Isaias Violante is substituted off for Israel Reyes Romero.
Alvaro Fidalgo comes on for Santiago Sandoval.
Yunus Musah is on, and Cavan Sullivan is off.
Justin Ellis is substituted for Julian Hall.
Tyler AdamsYellow CardTyler Adams receives a yellow card.
Cavan SullivanCavan Sullivan scores with a left-footed shot.
Goal! Cavan Sullivan scores, making it 2-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Roberto Carlos Alvarado Hernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Luis Chavez comes on for Luis Romo.
Mateo Chávez comes on for Jesus Gallardo.
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
Santiago Gimenez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Santiago Gimenez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Luis RomoYellow CardLuis Romo receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Diego Campillo Del Campo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Goal! Julian Hall scores to make it 1-0.
Julian HallShot on goal! Julian Hall takes a right-footed shot.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Malik Tillman takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Luis Romo takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Luis Romo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Kick-off!
The 80th meeting between these fierce rivals sees an in-form USA side, fresh off big wins over Peru and Chile, test themselves against a Mexico team unbeaten under new boss Rafael Márquez. With both nations building toward 2026, pride and bragging rights are firmly on the line in Dallas.
