After Sunday’s CONCACAF Nations League final, the first title clash in their direct history, a new chapter will be written in the growing rivalry between the men’s national teams USA and Canada.
The USA are looking to reassert themselves as champions of the competition after winning the first edition in 2021, while Canada are aiming for the first men’s trophy of any kind since 2000.
Given recent results, it’s hard to argue that these two neighbors aren’t the top two teams in the North American region: USA won the Nations League and Gold Cup and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16, while Canada topped regional qualifiers, thus achieving he won the World Cup for the first time since 1986.
The two countries, along with Mexico, are hosting the upcoming 2026 World Cup and both will be keen to continue building momentum for this tournament, where they will be under pressure to make a memorable showing on home soil.
The Nations League win will also help set the tone for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament, which begins next weekend. Another showdown in the final rounds of this competition is likely.
Below are the latest updates on the USA and Canada lineups for the Nations League Finals.
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When does the USA vs Canada game start?
Although some locations list the start time of the CONCACAF Nations League Final as 8:30pm ET, US Soccer has confirmed this Kickoff is at 9:06 p.m. ET (6:06 p.m. PT).
- Date: Sunday June 18th
- kick-off time: 9:06 PM ET / 6:06 PM PT
- Stadion: Allegiant Stadium
- City: The Vegas, Nevada
The kick-off time allows for three hours between games, which is more than enough time should the third-place game between Mexico and Panama require extra time and penalties.
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Lineups USA vs. Canada
The biggest story surrounding the lineups is the absence of two starters in Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest after they were shown red cards in the semi-finals against Mexico. Both played for the Americans in this semi-final and their absence will be felt.
For Canada, coach John Herdman resisted the temptation to use 40-year-old Atiba Hutchinson in midfield in his last appearance for Canada. He came on as a substitute in the last 15 minutes of the game in the semi-final and it remains to be seen if Herdman will give him one last cap.
Below are the confirmed starting lineups for both teams ahead of their game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
US from 11
Joe Scally replaces Sergino Dest at right-back, although he won’t be as influential in attack as Dutch-born Dest. His task is to take on Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, who starts for Canada.
Luca de la Torre He was supposed to act as Weston McKennie’s replacement alongside Yunus Musah in central midfield, but instead he is Brendan Aaronson how BJ Callaghan plays with a very offensive lineup.
Miles Robinson is reportedly being withdrawn due to injury, although it’s not clear what he’s suffering from, and the former Syracuse man is still listed as a substitute. Walker Zimmerman starts in its place.
USA confirmed starting lineup (4-2-3-1): 1-Matt Turner (TW) – 19-Joe Scally, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 4-Chris Richards, 5-Antonee Robinson – 6-Yunus Musah, 11-Brenden Aaronson – 21-Tim Weah, 7-Gio Reyna, 10- Christian Pulisic – 20-Folarin Balogun.
USA Submarines (10): 13-Drake Callender (TW), 18-Sean Johnson (TW), 12-Miles Robinson, 23-Auston Trusty, 15-Johnny Cardoso, 16-Alan Sonora, 17-Alejandro Zendejas, 14-Luca de la Torre, 22- Taylor Booth, 9-Ricardo Pepi.
- Injured: none
- Exposed: Sergino Dest, Weston McKennie
Canada from 11
Canada coach John Herdman was asked how many minutes Superstar has Alphonso Davies can play in the final as he has just returned from a long break due to a muscle injury and played 28 minutes in the semifinals against Panama.
“We will see [Sunday]’ was Herdman’s timid reply. But it’s hard to imagine Davies missing a minute of that.”
That came true when Davies left for Canada and Joe Scally had a task ahead of him. Tajon BuchananMore is exchanged Jonathan Osoriowhile Scott Kennedy slides into the defensive line StevenVictoria.
Canada confirmed lineup (3-5-2, right to left): 18-Milan Borjan (TW) – 2-Alistair Johnston, 4-Kamal Miller, 23-Scott Kennedy – 22-Richie Laryea, 8-Ismael Kone, 7-Stephen Eustaquio, 21-Jonathan Osorio, 19-Alphonso Davies – 17- Cyle Larin, 20-Jonathan David
Canada Planned Submarines (12): 16-Tom McGill (TW), 1-St. Clair (TW), 14-Moses Bombito, 5-Steven Vitoria, 6-Dominick Zator, 3-Samuel Adekugbe, 13-Atiba Hutchinson, 11-Tajon Buchanan, 12-Victor Loturi, 15-David Wotherspoon, 9-Lucas Cavallini; 10-Junior Hoilett
- Injured: none
- Exposed: none
Watch live stream USA vs Canada on TV channel
The game will be televised and streamed in both the US and Canada.
USA
The game will only be televised in Spanish Univision and transmitted at the same time LEARN.
Both Spanish speaking channels can be streamed on Fubowhich is available to new users as a free trial.
The English language stream will be available exclusively on Paramount+, which also offers a free trial. The game is preceded by an hour-long pregame show and an hour-long postgame show.
Canada
- TV & Streaming: Telus (chap. 980), Fubo, OneSoccer site/app
In Canada, the OneSoccer broadcast of the game can be found on Telus Channel 980.
The game will continue to be streamed Fubo Canadaand on the OneSoccer website and app.