USA exits U-20 World Cup on penalties as tournament’s timing draws criticism | USA women’s football team
By: Jeff Rueter | Published: 2026-09-16 17:14:43 | Source: www.theguardian.com
The United States were eliminated from the U-20 Women’s World Cup in the last 16 on Wednesday, falling to Brazil on penalties after playing to a 1-1 draw after extra-time. Brazil goalkeeper Thaís Lima made a crucial save on Emeri Adames’s attempt to begin the shootout, opening the eventual 5-4 finish in Katowice, Poland.
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