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U-20 USWNT Eliminated from World Cup in Penalty Shootout Against Brazil
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In Short: The U-20 USWNT was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after losing to Brazil in a penalty shootout.
In the Round of 16 match, the U-20 USWNT faced Brazil, with the game opening goal scored by Brazil's Sofia Couto in the 59th minute after a corner kick. Despite several attempts by both teams, the score remained goalless until the 63rd minute when Seattle Reign FC midfielder McCammon equalized with a deflected shot.
The match went into extra time but ended in a penalty shootout, where Brazil successfully converted all their attempts, securing their spot in the quarterfinals. The U-20 USWNT, however, fell short as Brazilian goalkeeper Thais Lima saved Emeri Adames' first penalty attempt.
This was the fourth time in 12 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup appearances that the U.S. team has been eliminated in a penalty shootout. The game saw several players engage in a game of pinball between Brazil's defenders and the U.S. attackers, with Brazil's defenders failing to clear the ball out of danger multiple times.
The U-20 USWNT's journey in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup came to an end, marking another challenging experience for the team.
Background
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 214 million people.
What's confirmed
- In the Round of 16 match, the U-20 USWNT faced Brazil, with the game opening goal scored by Brazil's Sofia Couto in the 59th minute after a corner kick. Despite several attempts by both teams, the score remained goalless until the 63rd minute when Seattle Reign FC midfielder McCammon equalized with a deflected shot.
- The match went into extra time but ended in a penalty shootout, where Brazil successfully converted all their attempts, securing their spot in the quarterfinals. The U-20 USWNT, however, fell short as Brazilian goalkeeper Thais Lima saved Emeri Adames' first penalty attempt.
- This was the fourth time in 12 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup appearances that the U.S. team has been eliminated in a penalty shootout. The game saw several players engage in a game of pinball between Brazil's defenders and the U.S. attackers, with Brazil's defenders failing to clear the ball out of danger multiple times.
- The U-20 USWNT's journey in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup came to an end, marking another challenging experience for the team.
What's still developing
- In the 23rd minute, outside back Hope Munson sent in a pinpoint cross from the right side that found Ullmark in the penalty box.
- The Seattle Reign FC midfielder played an excellent match and smashed home an equalizer from outside the penalty area in the 63rd minute after Brazili had taken the lead off a corner kick in the 59th.
- McCammon’s shot took a wicked deflection off a Brazilian defender and stuck into the left side of the net.