USA’s FIFA U-20 World Cup Journey Concludes with Morocco Defeat
The USA’s quest for the FIFA U-20 World Cup title ended with a defeat to Morocco. The match saw an intense battle, concluding with a 3-1 scoreline. The American team, coached by Marko Mitrović, went into halftime at a 1-1 draw, thanks to Borussia Dortmund’s Cole Campbell equalizing with a penalty. However, Morocco’s strong second-half performance propelled them to the semifinals.
Morocco Advances to the Semifinals
With the victory, Morocco has secured their place in the semifinals, where they will face either France or Norway on October 15. This advancement highlights their persistent and skillful gameplay throughout the tournament.
USA’s Performance in the Tournament
The USA started strong, winning Group E, notably defeating France 3-0. In the Round of 16, they outplayed Italy with the same scoreline. Despite their efforts, this quarterfinal loss marks their fifth consecutive exit at this stage since 2015.
Key Players and Statistics
- Benjamin Cremaschi, Inter Miami CF midfielder, led as captain, scoring five goals in the tournament.
- Cole Campbell, added crucial goals including the equalizer against Morocco.
- USA’s team included 16 MLS players, showcasing the league’s developmental impact.
Match Summary
| Minute | Description |
|---|---|
| 31′ | Morocco’s Fouad Zahouani scored the opening goal. |
| 45+6′ | USA’s Cole Campbell leveled the score with a penalty. |
| 67′ | Own Goal by Joshua Wydner increased Morocco’s lead. |
| 87′ | Gessime Yassine sealed Morocco’s victory with a late goal. |
This defeat for the USA highlights their ongoing challenges in advancing past the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals. Emegypt will keep following the tournament as Morocco prepares for their semifinal clash.
