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USA exit U-20 Women's World Cup on penalties to Brazil
September 16, 2026 at 05:56 PM
The United States were eliminated from the U-20 Women's World Cup round of 16, falling to Brazil 5-4 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in Katowice, Poland.
- Brazil goalkeeper Thaís Lima saved Emeri Adames's opening penalty, and all nine subsequent takers converted, sealing the 5-4 shootout victory.
- Brazil's Sofia headed in from a 59th-minute corner, and Ainsley McCammon equalized four minutes later for the United States.
- US coach Emma Hayes told ESPN she is "massively worried" about the direction for and lack of experiences for American players.
- Players including Alex Morgan, Marta and Crystal Dunn signed an open letter urging FIFA to schedule U-20 World Cups during international windows.