The United States men’s under-20 national team advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on 2023/06/11 18:30:00 UTC, defeating France 2-0 in San Juan, Argentina. this marks the frist time the U.S. has reached this stage of the tournament since 2019, reigniting hopes for a potential championship run and signaling a promising future for American soccer.
The victory over France, a traditionally strong youth soccer nation, is a meaningful milestone for the U.S. program.Reaching the semi-finals provides valuable international experience for emerging players and boosts the nation’s FIFA ranking. The team will now face either Uruguay or Italy in the semi-final match, with the winner progressing to the final on 2023/06/18. This deep tournament run offers a platform to showcase American talent and inspire a new generation of soccer enthusiasts.
The match statistics reveal a dominant performance by the U.S. team. While both teams recorded one shot on target in the first half, the U.S.ultimately outshot France 11 to 8.
Here’s a breakdown of key match data:
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
