2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals
Tournament details
Host countryUnited States
Dates15–18 June
Teams4
Venue(s)Allegiant Stadium (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions United States (2nd title)
Runners-up Canada
Third place Mexico
Fourth place Panama
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Goals scored8 (2 per match)
Top scorer(s)United States Christian Pulisic (2 goals)

The 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals was the final tournament of the 2022–23 edition of the CONCACAF Nations League, the second season of the international football competition involving the men's national teams of the 41 member associations of CONCACAF. The tournament was held from 15 to 18 June 2023 in the United States, and was contested by the four group winners of Nations League A.[1]

The United States defeated Canada 2–0 in the final to secure a second consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title.[2]

Format

The Nations League Finals took place in June 2023 and was contested by the four group winners of League A. The tournament took place over four days and was played in single-leg knockout matches, consisting of two semi-finals on 15 June, and a third place play-off and final three days after the second semi-final on 18 June 2023.

In the Nations League Finals, if the scores were level at the end of normal time:[3]

  • In the semi-finals and final, 30 minutes of extra time would be played. If the score was still level after extra time, the winner was determined by a penalty shoot-out.
  • In the third place play-off, extra time would not be played, and the winner would be determined by a penalty shoot-out.

Qualified teams

The four group winners of League A qualified for the Nations League Finals.

Group Winners Date of
qualification		 CONCACAF Rankings
May 2023		 FIFA Rankings
April 2023
A  Mexico March 26, 2023 1 15
B  Panama March 28, 2023 5 58
C  Canada March 28, 2023 4 47
D  United States (host) March 27, 2023 2 13

Seeding

The four teams were ranked based on their results in the group stage to determine the semi-final matchups. The first seed played the fourth seed and the second seed played the third seed.[1]

Seed Grp Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 D  United States (H) 4 3 1 0 14 2 +12 10
2 B  Panama 4 3 1 0 8 0 +8 10
3 C  Canada 4 3 0 1 11 3 +8 9
4 A  Mexico 4 2 2 0 8 3 +5 8
Source: CONCACAF
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(H) Hosts

Venue

Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas area, was confirmed as the venue for the tournament on March 20, 2023.[4][5]

Paradise
Allegiant Stadium
Capacity: 61,000

Squads

Each national team had to submit a squad of 23 players, three of whom had to be goalkeepers, at least ten days before the opening match of the tournament. If a player became injured or ill severely enough to prevent his participation from the tournament before his team's first match, he could be replaced by another player.[3]

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
June 15 – Paradise
 
 
 Panama0
 
June 18 – Paradise
 
 Canada2
 
 Canada0
 
June 15 – Paradise
 
 United States2
 
 United States3
 
 
 Mexico0
 
Third place play-off
 
 
June 18 – Paradise
 
 
 Panama0
 
 
 Mexico1

All times are local, PDT (UTC−7).

Semi-finals

Panama vs Canada

Panama 0–2 Canada
Report
  • David 25'
  • Davies 70'
Attendance: 65,000
Referee: Juan Gabriel Calderón (Costa Rica)
Panama
Canada
GK22Orlando Mosquera
RB2César BlackmanYellow card 42'
CB3Harold Cummingsdownward-facing red arrow 82'
CB4Fidel Escobar
LB23Michael Amir Murillodownward-facing red arrow 46'
RM8Adalberto CarrasquillaYellow card 63'downward-facing red arrow 86'
CM10Yoel Bárcenasdownward-facing red arrow 74'
CM16Andrés Andrade
LM20Aníbal Godoy (c)Yellow card 90'
CF18Cecilio Watermandownward-facing red arrow 74'
CF11Ismael Díaz
Substitutions:
DF15Eric DavisRed card 89'upward-facing green arrow 46'
MF6Cristian Martínezupward-facing green arrow 74'
FW9Azarías Londoñoupward-facing green arrow 74'
MF7Jovani Welchupward-facing green arrow 82'
MF21César Yanisupward-facing green arrow 86'
Manager:
Spain Thomas Christiansen
GK18Milan Borjan (c)
RB2Alistair Johnstondownward-facing red arrow 69'
CB5Steven Vitória
CB4Kamal Miller
LB3Sam Adekugbedownward-facing red arrow 62'
RM22Richie Laryea
CM7Stephen Eustáquio
CM8Ismaël Konédownward-facing red arrow 75'
LM17Cyle Larindownward-facing red arrow 75'
CF20Jonathan David
CF11Tajon Buchanandownward-facing red arrow 62'
Substitutions:
MF21Jonathan Osorioupward-facing green arrow 62'
FW19Alphonso Daviesupward-facing green arrow 62'
DF23Scott Kennedyupward-facing green arrow 69'
MF13Atiba Hutchinsonupward-facing green arrow 75'
FW10Junior Hoilettupward-facing green arrow 75'
Manager:
England John Herdman

Man of the Match:
Jonathan David (Canada)[6]

Assistant referees:[7]
Juan Carlos Mora (Costa Rica)
Henri Pupiro (Nicaragua)
Fourth official:
Mario Escobar (Guatemala)
Video assistant referee:
Benjamín Pineda (Costa Rica)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Selvin Brown (Honduras)

United States vs Mexico

The match was temporarily stopped by the referee in the 90th minute due to homophobic chants from the Mexico fans. The referee initially allotted 12 minutes of stoppage time at the end of regulation, but halted the match in the eighth minute of stoppage time amid more chants (though CONCACAF claimed the match was halted at the referee's discretion).[8][9]

United States 3–0 Mexico
 Report
Attendance: 65,000
United States
Mexico
GK1Matt Turner
RB2Sergiño DestRed card 85'
CB12Miles RobinsonYellow card 63'downward-facing red arrow 81'
CB4Chris RichardsYellow card 86'
LB5Antonee RobinsonYellow card 60'
CM8Weston McKennieRed card 71'
CM6Yunus Musah
RW21Timothy Weahdownward-facing red arrow 81'
AM7Giovanni Reynadownward-facing red arrow 74'
LW10Christian Pulisic (c)Yellow card 88'downward-facing red arrow 88'
CF20Folarin Balogundownward-facing red arrow 74'
Substitutions:
MF14Luca de la Torreupward-facing green arrow 74'
FW9Ricardo Pepiupward-facing green arrow 74'
DF3Walker Zimmermanupward-facing green arrow 81'
FW11Brenden Aaronsonupward-facing green arrow 81'
DF19Joe Scallyupward-facing green arrow 88'
Manager:
B. J. Callaghan (interim)
GK13Guillermo Ochoa (c)Yellow card 86'
CB3César MontesRed card 69'
CB22Víctor Guzmán
CB15Israel ReyesYellow card 59'
RM19Jorge Sánchez
CM4Edson ÁlvarezYellow card 86'
CM18Luis Chávez
LM23Jesús Gallardodownward-facing red arrow 54'
RF21Uriel AntunaYellow card 37'downward-facing red arrow 77'
CF20Henry Martíndownward-facing red arrow 54'
LF17Orbelín Pinedadownward-facing red arrow 83'
Substitutions:
FW9Ozziel Herreraupward-facing green arrow 54'
FW11Santiago GiménezYellow card 60'upward-facing green arrow 54'
DF6Gerardo ArteagaRed card 85'upward-facing green arrow 77'
MF16Sebastián Córdovaupward-facing green arrow 83'
Manager:
Argentina Diego Cocca

Man of the Match:
Christian Pulisic (United States)[10]

Assistant referees:[7]
David Morán (El Salvador)
Juan Francisco Zumba (El Salvador)
Fourth official:
Walter López (Guatemala)
Video assistant referee:
Tatiana Guzmán (Nicaragua)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Ismael Cornejo (El Salvador)

Third place play-off

Panama 0–1 Mexico
Report
Attendance: 35,000
Referee: Daneon Parchment (Jamaica)
Panama
Mexico
GK1Luis MejíaYellow card 76'
CB4Fidel Escobar
CB3Harold Cummings
CB5Roderick MillerYellow card 90+1'
RWB10Yoel Bárcenas
LWB2César Blackman
RM17José Fajardo
CM20Aníbal Godoy (c)Yellow card 57'downward-facing red arrow 65'
CM8Adalberto Carrasquilladownward-facing red arrow 90+4'
LM11Ismael Díazdownward-facing red arrow 83'
CF19Alberto QuinteroYellow card 34'downward-facing red arrow 83'
Substitutions:
MF6Cristian MartínezYellow card 78'upward-facing green arrow 65'
FW13Freddy Góndolaupward-facing green arrow 83'
FW18Cecilio Watermanupward-facing green arrow 83'
MF7Jovani Welchupward-facing green arrow 90+4'
Manager:
Spain Thomas Christiansen
GK13Guillermo Ochoa (c)
RB2Julián AraujoYellow card 54'
CB15Israel ReyesYellow card 85'
CB5 Johan Vásquez
LB23Jesús GallardoYellow card 45+4'
CM14Érick SánchezYellow card 81'
CM7Luis RomoYellow card 27'
CM18Luis Chávez
RF21Uriel Antunadownward-facing red arrow 90+5'
CF11Santiago Giménezdownward-facing red arrow 87'
LF9Ozziel HerreraYellow card 31'downward-facing red arrow 68'
Substitutions:
FW17Orbelín Pinedaupward-facing green arrow 68'
FW20Henry Martínupward-facing green arrow 87'
MF8Charly Rodríguezupward-facing green arrow 90+5'
 
Manager:
Argentina Diego Cocca

Man of the Match:
Jesús Gallardo (Mexico)[11]

Assistant referees:[12]
Ojay Duhaney (Jamaica)
Caleb Wales (Trinidad and Tobago)
Fourth official:
Ismael Cornejo (El Salvador)
Video assistant referee:
Tatiana Guzmán (Nicaragua)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Shirley Perello (Honduras)

Final

Canada 0–2 United States
Report
Attendance: 35,000
Canada
United States
GK18Milan Borjan (c)
CB2Alistair Johnstondownward-facing red arrow 60'
CB23Scott KennedyYellow card 16'downward-facing red arrow 61'
CB4Kamal Miller
RWB22Richie LaryeaYellow card 45+4'
LWB19Alphonso Davies
CM7Stephen Eustáquiodownward-facing red arrow 89'
CM8Ismaël Koné
CM21Jonathan Osoriodownward-facing red arrow 61'
CF20Jonathan David
CF17Cyle Larindownward-facing red arrow 76'
Substitutions:
FW11Tajon Buchananupward-facing green arrow 60'
DF 5 Steven Vitória upward-facing green arrow 61'
DF3Sam Adekugbeupward-facing green arrow 61'
FW9Lucas Cavalliniupward-facing green arrow 76'
FW10Junior Hoilettupward-facing green arrow 89'
Manager:
England John Herdman
GK1Matt TurnerYellow card 81'
RB19Joe Scallydownward-facing red arrow 79'
CB3Walker Zimmerman
CB4Chris Richards
LB5Antonee Robinson
CM11Brenden Aaronsondownward-facing red arrow 68'
CM6Yunus Musah
RW21Timothy Weah
AM7Giovanni Reynadownward-facing red arrow 46'
LW10Christian Pulisic (c)
CF20Folarin Balogundownward-facing red arrow 76'
Substitutions:
MF14Luca de la Torreupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF15Johnny CardosoYellow card 80'upward-facing green arrow 68'
FW9Ricardo Pepiupward-facing green arrow 76'
DF23Auston Trustyupward-facing green arrow 79'
Manager:
B. J. Callaghan (interim)

Man of the Match:
Giovanni Reyna (United States)[13]

Assistant referees:[12]
Walter López (Honduras)
Christian Ramírez (Honduras)
Fourth official:
Selvin Brown (Honduras)
Video assistant referee:
Ricardo Montero (Costa Rica)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Benjamín Pineda (Costa Rica)

Statistics

Goalscorers

There were 8 goals scored in 4 matches, for an average of 2 goals per match.

2 goals

1 goal

Awards

CONCACAF announced the following squad as the best eleven of the finals after the conclusion of the tournament.[14]

Christian Pulisic was named MVP of the tournament, having scored a total of three goals in league and tournament play. Matt Turner was named best goalkeeper.[15]

Best XI
Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards
United States Matt Turner Mexico Jesús Gallardo
United States Chris Richards
Canada Steven Vitória		 Panama Adalberto Carrasquilla
United States Yunus Musah
Canada Alphonso Davies
United States Giovanni Reyna		 United States Folarin Balogun
United States Christian Pulisic
Canada Jonathan David

References

  1. 1 2 "Semifinal matchups and schedule confirmed for 2022/23 CNL Finals in Las Vegas". CONCACAF. March 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Richards, Balogun goals deliver another CNL crown to USA". CONCACAF. June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "CONCACAF Nations League 2022–2023 Regulations" (PDF). CONCACAF. pp. 14, 23. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Las Vegas to host 2022/23 CNL Finals in June". CONCACAF.com. Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football. March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  5. ↑ Akers, Mick (March 20, 2023). "Allegiant Stadium set to host CONCACAF Nations Finals". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ CONCACAF [@CNationsLeague] (June 16, 2023). "Congratulations to Jonathan David on being named the Player of the Match!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 15, 2023 – via Twitter.
  7. 1 2 "2022/23 CNLF Semifinals Referee Appointments". CONCACAF. June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ "US 3-0 win over Mexico cut short by homophobic chants on night of 4 red cards". Associated Press. June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ Cesar Hernandez (June 15, 2023). "Referee ends USMNT rout over Mexico early amid anti-gay chants". ESPN. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  10. ↑ CONCACAF [@CNationsLeague] (June 16, 2023). "Congratulations to Christian Pulisic, who is named the Player of the Match!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 16, 2023 – via Twitter.
  11. ↑ CONCACAF [@CNationsLeague] (June 19, 2023). "¡Felicidades a Jesús Gallardo por ser elegido como el Jugador del Partido en el duelo entre Panamá y @miseleccionmx!" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Twitter.
  12. 1 2 "2022/23 CNLF 3rd Place Match and Final Referee Appointments". CONCACAF. June 5, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  13. ↑ CONCACAF [@CNationsLeague] (June 19, 2023). "The honor of Player of the Match goes to Giovanni Reyna!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Twitter.
  14. ↑ "Turner, Reyna and David lead way in CNL Finals Best XI". CONCACAF. June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Pulisic, Turner and Lake take home CNL honors". CONCACAF. June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
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