Tyler Adams and Giovanni Reyna scored as the United States beat Mexico to win the Concacaf Nations League.
The game in Arlington, Texas, was paused three times because
of homophobic chanting from fans.
Concacaf, the governing body for football in North and
Central America and the Carribbean, condemned the chanting and said a
"significant number" of supporters were ejected.
The US, Mexico and Canada are joint hosts for the 2026 World
Cup.
Play was stopped in the 86th minute and twice in injury time
because of discriminatory chanting from the crowd when USA keeper Matt Turner
took his goal-kicks.
Homophobic chanting also caused the last meeting between the
sides to be paused in June 2023.
"It is extremely disappointing that this matter
continues to be an issue at some matches, particularly in the context of the
next two years presenting such a tremendous opportunity to grow the sport in
our region," Concacaf said.
"We will continue to urge fans to support their teams
positively and with respect for the opposition and all participants in the
game."
The US have won all three Concacaf Nations League titles
since its inception in 2019-20.
Midfielder Adams has spent the majority of the season on the
sidelines since signing for Bournemouth in the summer after two surgeries on
his hamstring.
The 25-year-old opened the scoring in just his fourth
appearance this campaign but was withdrawn at half-time.
Reyna, who joined Nottingham Forest on loan from Borussia
Dortmund in January, wrapped up the win with his eighth goal for the national
side.
"It never gets old winning titles for your country.
I'll never take any of them for granted," midfielder Reyna said.
"The group of guys and the energy we have, I always
love coming to camp. I'm at a loss for words right now."
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