USA’s W U-20 World Cup Run Ends on Penalties

KATOWICE, Poland – The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 action saw the United States and Brazil draw 1-1, with the latter prevailing 5-4 in a penalty kick shootout on Wednesday at Arena Katowice in Katowice, Poland.

After a scoreless first half, Sofia Couto got Brazil on the board in the 59’ when she headed in a cross from Clarinha.

The USA responded quickly just four minutes later, in the 63’, as **Ainsley McCammon’**s right-footed blast from outside the box deflected off a defender and past the keeper.

Brazil converted all their penalty kicks in the shootout, with Thais Lima’s save on Emery Adames’ attempt proving to be the decisive moment.

With the result, the United States finish their participation at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Post-Match Report

The United States had more possession (53% to 47%) and more expected goals (1.5xG to 1.0xG) against Brazil in this match. It also had more shots on goal than its opponent (4 to 2).

Emery Adames was one of two U.S. players with the most shots in this match against Brazil, with four, alongside Linda Ullmark. The Seattle Reign player finished the tournament second in total shots for Vicky Jepson’s team, with 12.

Linda Ullmark (United States) completed eight dribbles in this match against Brazil. Only one player on this team has recorded more dribbles in a FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup knockout stage match across the last four editions: Ally Sentnor (12) against Germany in the 2011 quarterfinals.