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Mar 23rd, 2025, 7:57 PM ET·Misc

Nations League Semifinals Set: Germany Faces Portugal; CONCACAF Final Features Mexico vs Panama

Germany will face Portugal in the Nations League semifinals after their dramatic quarterfinal victories, while Mexico takes on Panama in the CONCACAF final.


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Germany and Portugal have advanced to the Nations League semifinals after thrilling quarterfinal matches. Germany drew Italy 3-3 but advanced 5-4 on aggregate. Portugal beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time, with Francisco Trincao scoring twice. In the CONCACAF final, Panama will meet Mexico, who defeated Canada 2-0 in the semifinals, with Panama shocking the U.S. 1-0. The competitions highlight the evolving landscape in international football as teams compete for glory.

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  • The unexpected loss of Team USA to Panama in the CONCACAF semi-final marks a significant moment for the historically dominant team, raising questions about the future direction of U.S. soccer.
  • Key players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie have been performing well, yet the team's failure to reach the final points to potential issues in coaching or strategy that need addressing.
  • The upcoming final between Mexico and Panama highlights the shifting dynamics in CONCACAF soccer, suggesting increased competition as teams rise to prominence.
Canada win Concacaf Nations League third place, putting USA at a crossroads
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"…The result raises questions about the immediate future of the US program, and rewarded Canada for a more adventurous gameplan that saw them generate more scoring chances more consistently throughout the 90 minutes."

Portugal defeat Denmark in extra time to reach Nations League semifinals
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"…Denmark defended heroically but ran out of steam after Trincao’s second goal, and substitute Goncalo Ramos added the coup de grace with Portugal’s fifth to send them through to the last four."

Nations League roundup: Trincão and Ronaldo fire Portugal into semi-finals
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"…The hosts grabbed an early lead after Jan Paul van Hecke brought down Mikel Oyarzabal, who calmly converted the resulting penalty in the eighth minute."

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