U.S. U-20 WYNT Ready to Face Familiar Foe Mexico in Round of 16 at 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Young Americans Look to Continue U.S. Dominance in Youth Competition

The United States U-20 Women's National Team (WYNT) will face off against Mexico in the Round of 16 at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The match will be a rematch of the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship final, which the United States won 2-0, and will be played on August 17 in San José, Costa Rica.

History of Dominance

The United States has a long history of success at the U-20 Women's World Cup, having won the tournament three times (2002, 2008, and 2012). They are also the defending champions, having won the 2022 tournament in Costa Rica. Mexico, on the other hand, has never advanced past the quarterfinals of the U-20 Women's World Cup. However, they are the reigning CONCACAF champions, having defeated the United States in the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship by a score of 2-1.

Key Players to Watch

The United States will be led by a number of talented players, including forward Olivia Moultrie, midfielder Sophia Smith, and defender Emily Gray. Moultrie is one of the most promising young players in the world and was named the 2022 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. Smith is a dynamic midfielder who has already made her debut for the senior USWNT. Gray is a solid defender who has been a key part of the U-20 team's success.