Both United States and Mexico soccer fans were left in shock and disbelief following a turn of events where the teams were swiftly and brutally eliminated from the Copa America tournament, played here on United States soil. This elimination even cost the USA’s team manager his job.
These exits not only disappointed their fanbases, but also significantly altered the tournament dynamics, opening up opportunities for other teams, like Canada, an arguably ‘doormat’ team, to advance all the way to the semifinals.
Fans like Jesse Tovar were beside themselves after the final whistles blew for the USA against Uruguay.