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Cavan Sullivan, 17, Helps USMNT Beat Mexico 3-0

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC · How we work

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USMNT Defeats Mexico

United States men’s national team defeated Mexico 3-0 at State Farm Stadium on Oct 4, 2026.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, 17 years five days old, scored, becoming USMNT’s youngest scorer.
Julian Hall opened scoring in the 28th minute.
Malik Tillman added a goal in the 84th minute, his third in four USMNT appearances.
Mateo Chávez was red-carded in the 67th minute after fouling Yunus Musah and Sebastian Berhalter.

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Márquez Faces First Defeat

Rafael Márquez, Mexico’s new coach, suffered his first defeat, becoming the first since 1997 to lose his first three games.
Márquez said his side “gifted” the three goals and called for self-criticism to bounce back quickly.
Mexico controlled 61% possession and produced four shots on target in the first half before conceding.

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USMNT Defeats Mexico

United States men’s national team defeated Mexico 3-0 at State Farm Stadium on Oct 4, 2026.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, 17 years five days old, scored, becoming USMNT’s youngest scorer.
Julian Hall opened scoring in the 28th minute.
Malik Tillman added a goal in the 84th minute, his third in four USMNT appearances.
Mateo Chávez was red-carded in the 67th minute after fouling Yunus Musah and Sebastian Berhalter.

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