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USA-Mexico Test Like Cup Final

The USMNT faces Mexico in Tempe, Arizona, in an exhibition match that coach Mauricio Pochettino compares to a 'cup final' due to the expected hostile crowd.

Despite technically being a home game in Arizona, Saturday's match will feature a stadium filled with Mexican supporters. 'It's going to be an adverse crowd, tough conditions to play in,' veteran defender Antonee Robinson acknowledged. 'But that's something we embrace.' betsport24.es

The match serves as preparation for Concacaf qualifying for the 2030 World Cup, as the USA didn't have to qualify as co-hosts for 2026. 'It's a good opportunity for us to live that experience,' Pochettino said, noting the crowd could put the USA 'down 1-nil' before kickoff.