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Home Advantage: What to Expect from Hosts USA, Canada and Mexico

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Three host nations, three different outlooks. How far can Pochettino's USA, Marsch's Canada and Aguirre's Mexico ride the home crowds?

No host has won the World Cup since France in 1998, but home advantage across three countries and packed stadiums is no small edge.

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USA: a golden generation under pressure

Mauricio Pochettino inherits the most talented USMNT squad in history, led by Christian Pulisic. Ranked 16th in the world, the pieces are there for a deep run, the question is temperament on the biggest stage.

Mexico and Canada

Mexico (FIFA #15) open the tournament and will again target breaking their round-of-16 ceiling, this time with home support. Jesse Marsch's Canada are fast and fearless and eyeing a first knockout appearance.

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