PHOTOS: USA defeats Mexico in World Cup qualifier at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, 11/12 (2024)

Fans cheer before the start of the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Fans cheer before the start of the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Fans cheer before the start of the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Field lights shine through fireworks smoke in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Fireworks launch at the start of the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Team USA takes the field in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Zack Steffen #1 of the United States sets up the defense for a corner kick in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Zack Steffen #1 of the United States deflects a corner kick in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Guillermo Ochoa #13 of Mexico stops a shot in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Luis Romo #7 of Mexico heads the ball over Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Edson Alvarez #4 of Mexico kicks against Ricardo Pepi #9 of the United States in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Zack Steffen #1 of the United States sets up for a corner kick in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Guillermo Ochoa #13 of Mexico heads the ball over Tim Weah #20 of the United States in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Jesus Gallardo #23 of Mexico kicks away from Tim Weah #20 of the United States in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States kicks ahead of defenders in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Walker Zimmerman #3 of the United States heads the ball low away from Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Reds and blue LED lights shine on the upper deck in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Tim Weah #20 of the United States leads for a header in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Edson Alvarez #4 of Mexico leaps for a header in the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The score was tied 0-0 at halftime.

Weston McKennie #8 of the United States reacts to a near miss in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Guillermo Ochoa #13 of Mexico punts away in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Miles Robinson #12 of the United States heads the ball in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

USA head coach Gregg Berhalter directs from the sideline in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States and Luis Rodriguez #21 of Mexico tangle over the ball in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

A scuffle breakers out as Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States and Luis Rodriguez #21 of Mexico tangle over the ball in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Weston McKennie #8 of the United States receives a yellow card in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Team USA celebrates a goal in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Fan cheers after a USA goal in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Shirtless fans cheer in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States and Julio Cesar Dominguez #3 of Mexico collide for a header in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Miles Robinson #12 of the United States and Zack Steffen #1 of the United States stop a shot on goal in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Rogelio Funes Mori #11 of Mexico is wrapped up and brought to the ground by Miles Robinson #12 of the United States in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Weston McKennie #8 of the United States shoots and scores the second USA goal of the night in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Team USA celebrates a goal by Weston McKennie #8 in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Osvaldo Rodriguez #2 of Mexico shouts back to his teammates after Weston McKennie #8 of the United States scores the second USA goal of the night in the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Team USA celebrates a win after the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Team USA celebrates a win after the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Team USA celebrates a win after the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

Team USA fans celebrate the win after the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between Mexico and USA at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. USA scored two, unanswered, second-half goals for a 2-0 win before a sell out crowd of 26,000.

The United States celebrates the victory with fans at the conclusion of the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Chris Richards #15 of the United States celebrates the win at the conclusion of the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States celebrates the win at the conclusion of the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Zack Steffen #1 of the United States celebrates the win at the conclusion of the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Hirving Lozano #22 of Mexico falls down as Miles Robinson #12 of the United States attacks them goal during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

United States fans celebrate a goal during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Weston McKennie #8 of the United States, second from right, celebrates a goal during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Weston McKennie #8 of the United States celebrates a goal during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Ricardo Pepi #9 of the United States dribbles downfield as Roberto Alvarado #14 of Mexico defends during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Hirving Lozano #22 of Mexico dribbles downfield during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against United States, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States dribbles as Luis Rodriguez #21 of Mexico defends during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States, center, is congratulated after scoring a goal during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States, center, is congratulated after scoring a goal during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States celebrates a goal during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States, second from left, celebrates a goal during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States gestures during a Mexico corner kick during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Referee Ivan Barton issues Zack Steffen #1 of the United States a yellow card during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States reacts after being poked in the eye as the two sides argue in the background during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Luis Rodriguez #21 of Mexico pokes Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States in the eye during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Edson Alvarez #4 of Mexico and Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico argue with Yunus Musah #6 of the United States and Weston McKennie #8 of the United States during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico passes the ball forward Ricardo Pepi #9 of the United States during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Miles Robinson #12 of the United States elbows Luis Rodriguez #21 of Mexico on the chin during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Jesus Corona #17 of Mexico crosses during the second half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against United States, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Soccer fans jeer Luis Rodriguez #21 of Mexico on a throw in during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between the United States and Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Ricardo Pepi #9 of the United States reacts after missing a shot on goal during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Tyler Adams #4 of the United States and Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico collide following a head ball challenge during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Yunus Musah #6 of the United States reacts after a missed shot on goal during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Weston McKennie #8 of the United States is fouled by Luis Romo #7 of Mexico during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Walker Zimmerman #3 of the United States clears the ball away from Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Ricardo PepiÕs shot on goal, #9 of the United States, is blocked by Luis Rodriguez #21 of Mexico during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Yunus Musah #6 of the United States and Edson Alvarez #4 of Mexico challenge for possession during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

DeAndre Yedlin #2 of the United States goes for a head ball challenge against Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Weston McKennie #8 of the United States goes up for a head ball on goal as Luis Rodriguez #21 of Mexico defends during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Johan Vasquez #5 of Mexico breaks up possession from Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico maintains possession s Tyler Adams #4 of the United States defends during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Walker Zimmerman #3 of the United States and Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico go up for a head-ball challenge during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Walker Zimmerman #3 of the United States heads the ball forward as Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico defends during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Yunus Musah #6 of the United States dribbles the ball downfield as Edson Alvarez #4 of Mexico defends during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Luis Rodriguez #21 of Mexico challenges Ricardo Pepi #9 of the United States for possession during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

United States soccer fans watch the game during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Hirving Lozano #22 of Mexico challenges DeAndre Yedlin #2 of the United States of the ball during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Jesus Corona #17 of Mexico slide tackled Weston McKennie #8 of the United States during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

DeAndre Yedlin #2 of the United States heads the ball forward during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Tim Weah #20 of the United States dribbles the ball downfield as Luis Romo #7 of Mexico gives chase during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Edson Alvarez #4 of Mexico takes a shot on goal as Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States defends during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Tyler Adams #4 of the United States defends on Hector Herrera #16 of Mexico during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Ricardo Pepi #9 of the United States reacts after a missed shot on goal during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Tyler Adams #4 of the United States maintains possession during the first half of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

United States soccer cheer during pregame festivities ahead of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between the United States and Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

United States soccer recognize the national anthem during pregame festivities ahead of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between the United States and Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

United States soccer cheer during pregame festivities ahead of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between the United States and Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

United States soccer cheer during pregame festivities ahead of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between the United States and Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.

Soccer fans raise their bracelets during pregame festivities ahead of a 2022 World Cup CONCACAF qualifying match between the United States and Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. United States won against Mexico, 2-0.