U.S. U-20 Squad Bows Out of World Cup After Quarter-Final Loss to Morocco

The U.S. U-20 squads journey in the FIFA U-20 World Cup ended with a 3-1 loss to Morocco, marking another quarter-final exit in Rancagua, Chile.

In the FIFA U-20 World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, the U.S. team lost 3-1 to Morocco, continuing their streak of exiting at this stage for five consecutive tournaments.
Despite dominating possession with 73%, the U.S. only managed three shots on target, illustrating their struggles in converting control into meaningful scoring opportunities against Morocco.
The defeat occurred in Rancagua, Chile, as the U.S. aimed to break past the quarter-finals, a phase they have not progressed beyond since the tournaments inception.

Why It Matters

This loss underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the U.S. youth teams in international competitions, particularly in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, highlighting the need for further development to compete with nations like Morocco and beyond.