The United States men’s national team needed its three-goal win over Honduras to reach the end of the international window in a top-three spot after three rounds of World Cup qualifying.
Mexico’s first stumble of World Cup qualifying was a 1-1 draw with hosts Panama on Wednesday.
Rolando Blackburn scored early for Los Canaleros but Jesus “Tecatito” Corona cleaned up a latemess in the visitors box for El Tri.
Mexico moves onto seven points while Panama has five. Canada clobbered El Salvador 3-0 to get five points.
How did Panama do it?
Blackburn acted quickly to slot home after Guillermo Ochoa couldn’t hold an acute-angled square pass into the six.
Panama must be considered a strong contender to grab a top-three spot, unbeaten through three of its toughest qualifiers, having drawn Costa Rica at home and beating Jamaica away.
Rolando Blackburn gives Panama the lead over Mexico 👀 pic.twitter.com/tY8Tz5N2l5
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