U.S. U-20 Men’s Soccer Team Kicks Off World Cup in Chile

Rancagua, Chile—The U.S. U-20 Men's National Team has arrived in Chile for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which kicks off tonight. The team aims to advance beyond the quarterfinals, a stage they have reached in each of the last four tournaments.

Tonight, they will face New Caledonia in their opening match of Group E, scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the game live on FS1 for English commentary, while Spanish audiences can tune into Universo. The U.S. also has matches against France on October 2 and South Africa on October 5.

Head coach Marko Mitrović expressed confidence in his team’s potential, highlighting their preparation and skills. ‘We have some very talented players ready to show what they can do on the world stage,’ he said. The U.S. team enters the tournament as one of the only countries to reach the quarterfinals consistently over the past editions.

The Rancagua venue, Estadio El Teniente, will host all group matches for the U.S. team. Players to watch include goalkeeper Gavin Beavers from Brøndby and forward Luke Brennan from Atlanta United. The U.S. aims to start the tournament strong, looking to secure points early.

This World Cup marks a historic debut for New Caledonia, adding to the excitement of an already competitive group. U.S. Soccer encourages fans to follow the games on social media and through their official channels for live updates and content.