US U-20s sweep group stage, prepare to face Guatemala for World Cup spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The United States U-20 team finished the group stage of the Concacaf Championship with three victories, scoring 11 goals and conceding none. After initially struggling, the team showed improvement, highlighted by a 5-0 win over Cuba. The U.S. will face Guatemala in the quarterfinals, where the winner advances to the 2027 U-20 World Cup. Key player Nimfasha Berchimas has been ruled out due to injury, which may require adjustments to the lineup.
- •US U-20 team went unbeaten in group stage with 11 goals scored.
- •Gonzalo Segares' squad faces Guatemala in quarterfinals.
- •Nimfasha Berchimas is out with a calf injury.
- •Victory is required to qualify for the World Cup in Chile.
- •The U.S. improved offensively with varied goal scorers.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — US U-20s dominate group stage, face Guatemala for World Cup berth
"The United States U-20 team transformed from shaky starters to dominant group winners at the Concacaf Championship, sweeping all three matches with 11 goals scored and none conceded ahead of their cru...
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