Mexico edges Canada 2-1 in CONCACAF U-20 Championship semifinals

MEXICO CITY — Canada’s quest for a berth in the next Olympic men’s soccer tournament has come to an end at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Mexico.

The national squad fell 2-1 to the host nation in Friday’s semifinals, despite a goal from Owen Graham-Roache six minutes into the game.

Mexico equalized early in the second half with Cristobal Alfaro’s 49th-minute tally, and took the lead in the 78th minute when midfielder Hugo Camberos converted a penalty kick.

The result means Mexico will face the United States in Sunday’s final, and secured the nation’s spot at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.