Mexico's captain Edson Alvarez left the field on a stretcher in the 67th minute after clutching his hamstring during the intense World Cup 2026 match against the USA.

The midfielder received immediate medical attention on the pitch before being replaced by Luis Chavez, leaving his teammates visibly concerned.

Mexico now face an anxious wait over Alvarez's fitness ahead of their crucial final group fixture, with the injury potentially impacting their knockout-stage hopes.

The incident overshadowed what had been a fiercely contested encounter between the two CONCACAF rivals.