Their performances challenge some preconceived notions about the USMNT and Mexico individually and the region as a whole, especially as Canada makes a push for top accolades in North America.   It makes this month's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals a fascinating check-in for each of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts,

The Concacaf Nations League continues with eight teams in League A disputing the quarterfinals. The winners of their respective home-and-away series will advance to the 2025 CNL Finals next March and qualify directly for the 2025 Gold Cup. The losing teams will play in the Gold Cup Prelims.

Ricardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic's pass in the fifth minute, Matt Turner saved a penalty kick and the United States beat Jamaica 1-0 on Thursday night at Kingston in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg, the Americans’ first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino.