USA fall to Brazil on penalties for disappointing exit from U-20 Women’s World Cup
Summary
The United States U-20 Women’s Soccer team was eliminated from the U-20 Women’s World Cup after losing to Brazil on penalties following a 1-1 draw in extra time. The U.S. team struggled in the tournament and this exit continues recent difficulties for U.S. youth soccer teams in World Cup knockout rounds.Key Facts
- The U.S. team lost to Brazil 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time.
- Brazil’s goalkeeper Thaís Lima saved a key penalty early in the shootout.
- This marks the third time since October that a U.S. youth team failed to win a knockout game at a World Cup.
- The 2026 U.S. U-20 team last won this tournament in 2012, with players now retired.
- The U.S. struggled in the group stage, losing to Italy, drawing with Japan, and beating New Zealand 9-0 to advance.
- Brazil topped their group comfortably and made their third consecutive quarter-final at the U-20 Women’s World Cup.
- The tournament timing in September caused issues for players from club teams, as many clubs chose not to release players.
- Current and former players signed a letter asking FIFA to reconsider this tournament’s scheduling due to conflicts with club seasons.
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