Yesterday, the United States made a statement by defeating France 3-0 in the U-20 World Cup, firmly establishing itself as a formidable contender on the road to the Round of 16. The goals came at decisive moments: Zavier Gozo opened the scoring in the 84th minute, Raines doubled the lead in the 87th, and in stoppage time Marcos Zambrano sealed the victory before the final whistle.
Although the French side managed to hold back for much of the match, the Americans capitalized on their opportunities with precision and composure in attack. French goalkeeper Lisandru Olmeta stood out with several key saves, but he could not stop the U.S. onslaught that broke through in the closing minutes. With this result, the U.S. team now sits at 6 points in Group E, while France must wait until the final group stage match to determine its fate.
Can the United States dream of winning the World Cup?
Absolutely. With only two games played, the team has already shown it has goals, character, and the tactical structure to dominate its rivals from start to finish. If they maintain this level of play in the knockout rounds, the U.S. could be a serious contender to lift the coveted trophy.