It wasn't pretty but the United States men's national team got the job done winning the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Jamaica 1-0 on Thursday. Ricardo Pepi scored only five minutes into the match behind a Christian Pulisic assist and Matt Turner saved Demarai Gray's penalty in the 14th minute before the defense went to work limiting chances.

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Substitute Junior Hoilett's 82nd-minute goal the difference as the Canadians emerged with a 1-0 win in the opening leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Their performances challenge some preconceived notions about the USMNT and Mexico individually and the region as a whole, especially as Canada makes a push for top accolades in North America. It makes this month's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals a fascinating check-in for each of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts,

Hoilett’s 82nd minute goal was the difference for Canada in a 1-0 win over Suriname to take the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal. His finish close to goal came after a clever run and final pass from Jonathan David, who was excellent against Suriname.

Ricardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic’s pass in the fifth minute, Matt Turner saved a penalty kick and the United States won 1-0 at Jamaica in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg, the Americans’ first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

The U.S. Men's National Team is one step closer to a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal win. Ricardo Pepi's early goal stood as the decider as Team USA

For the second year in a row, Mexico will look to get past Honduras in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Nations League.

The US men’s national team defeat Jamaica 1-0 in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals in Kingston, Jamaica, on Thursday