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United States vs. Panama: Pressure grows on Klinsmann after Gold Cup semifinal loss

Jurgen Klinsmann's job security is being questioned after the U.S. lost to Jamaica 2-1 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals.

Underfire United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann urged his team to finish the CONCACAF Gold Cup strongly despite their surprise semifinal loss.

Klinsmann is under increasing pressure to keep his job ahead of the USA's meeting with Panama in the third-place play-off on Saturday.

A 2-1 loss to Jamaica saw the co-hosts fail to make the final, missing the chance to add to their five Gold Cups.

The former Germany international has come in for criticism in the wake of the defeat, and some believe a loss to Panama could spell the end for the 50-year-old.