USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized a controversial no-call handball in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Mexico. A clear handball by Mexican defender Luis Sánchez was deemed incidental by VAR, denying the US a penalty. Pochettino argued that a similar incident in the other box would have resulted in a penalty. Mexico went on to win 2-1, scoring the winning goal after a successful video review. The loss marked Mexico's second consecutive and tenth overall Gold Cup title.

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