Bad neighbors? USA stars 'taunt' Canada players sparking mass braw in the tunnel following the Stars and Stripes' thrilling penalty-shootout win in the Gold Cup quarterfinals
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Tensions between the United States and Canada were seemingly just as heated off the field as they were on it as the players broke into a brawl following the Gold Cup quarterfinal Sunday night.
The Stars and Stripes managed to overcome a late stoppage-time goal from Canada before Matt Turner's penalty-shootout heroics saw them advance to the semifinals against Panama.
However, the Americans were apparently not so gracious about their victory as they taunted their rivals as they headed into the tunnel, according to Marca.
The alleged mocking reportedly sparked a brawl between players of both teams, spilling down the corridor inside the stadium towards the dressing rooms.
In a clip shared by TUDN USA, players could be seen calmly filtering in at first before chaos swiftly broke out.
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![United Sates and Canada players brawled in the tunnel following their Gold Cup clash Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/10/22/73059833-12284569-United_Sates_and_Canada_players_brawled_in_the_tunnel_following_-a-9_1689026016827.jpg)
United Sates and Canada players brawled in the tunnel following their Gold Cup clash Sunday
![American players allegedly taunted their rivals following their win sparking the fight](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/10/22/73059835-12284569-American_players_allegedly_taunted_their_rivals_following_their_-a-8_1689026010765.jpg)
American players allegedly taunted their rivals following their win sparking the fight
The opponents began shoving and holding each other in a mass pile-on as security, coaching staff and even USA shotstopper Turner tried to break them apart.
Earlier in the game, things had appeared to get heated on the field as the players made their way off the field at halftime.
Some Canada and US players came together and appeared to exchange words but coaching staff intervened before any chaos could ensue.
It is not currently known if Concacaf will take action by punishing the players involved.
However, the USA's midfielder Weston McKennie and defender Sergino Dest were punished last month for an altercation during a clash with Mexico.
McKennie was reportedly suspended for three games and Dest was suspended for two games.
Mexico national team players Cesar Montes and Gerardo Arteaga were also given suspensions - with Montes out for three matches and Arteaga out for two.
The United States had thoroughly outclassed Mexico in the semifinals of the Nations League in a game that saw nine yellow cards and four red cards.
![Tensions had risen between the sides on the field too throughout the Gold Cup quarterfinal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/10/22/73059817-12284569-image-a-3_1689025854607.jpg)
Tensions had risen between the sides on the field too throughout the Gold Cup quarterfinal
As the game began to wind down, and the USA was up 2-0, an embarrassed Mexico began to make dangerous challenges and pick fights.
Referee Ivan Barton could not keep the match under control as Montes needlessly and purposefully kicked the legs of US striker Folarin Balogun.
That action started a brawl between the two sides. McKennie was shoved while his kit was torn. As he tried to defend himself, the Texas-born midfielder put his hands to the throat of Jorge Sanchez.
McKennie was given a red card and has now received further suspension.
Further fracas in the 85th minute led to red cards distributed to Arteaga and Dest after the American defender was shoved by Mexico's Edson Alvarez.
![Last Month, Weston McKennie (8) was handed a three-match ban after a brawl v. Mexico](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/10/22/72476137-12284569-Weston_McKennie_8_is_reportedly_receiving_a_three_match_suspensi-a-4_1689025923857.jpg)
Last Month, Weston McKennie (8) was handed a three-match ban after a brawl v. Mexico
![Sergino Dest (L) also received a two-game suspension following a separate altercation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/10/22/72476145-12284569-Sergino_Dest_L_is_also_receiving_a_two_game_suspension_following-a-5_1689025927743.jpg)
Sergino Dest (L) also received a two-game suspension following a separate altercation
As the sides came together, cups and debris began flying onto the field as Barton tried to restore order again.
Off the pitch, Mexico fans had spent the entire match chanting homophobic slurs - with their chants growing louder as the contest drew to a close.
After the match was stopped twice, Barton officially ended the game eight minutes into the 12 minute stoppage time period due to the offensive chanting. CONCACAF did not announce any punishment to the Mexican Football Federation as a result of these chants.
When the game concluded, McKennie apologized to his teammates for the red card infraction and wished them luck going into the finals.
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