Christian Pulisic stepped up in the 72nd minute to convert a penalty that was only awarded after VAR intervened on a handball call inside the Mexico box. The United States forward kept his composure from twelve yards to break the deadlock and give his side a vital advantage in the Group B encounter.

Mexico responded with real fire in their bellies when Hirving Lozano found the net moments later to restore parity and silence the pro-USA crowd. The goal sparked a frantic spell of end-to-end action that left both sets of supporters on the edge of their seats.

With twenty minutes still to play, Pulisic struck again, this time from open play, to restore the American lead. The goal not only put the USA back in front but also lifted them to the top of Group B heading into the final stages of this pulsating World Cup fixture.