Canada secured their spot at the 2027 U20 World Cup at the Concacaf U20 Championships, but could not go one step further and reach the 2028 Summer Olympics as well. Owen Graham-Roache had Canada up in front at halftime, scoring a brilliant goal in the seventh minute to give Canada an unexpected early lead at Estadio Azteca over tournament hosts, and favourites, Mexico. Canada last played a men’s Olympic tournament at Los Angeles 1984, and with the Olympics returning to the City of Angels in 2028, they were desperate to get back. Mexican goalkeeper Cristo Navarrete was also injured early on, needing to be taken off for Artemio Olvera in the 16th minute. They will now play the United States in the final on Sunday at the Azteca.