Overview
- The United States defeated Italy 3-0 in the Round of 16 at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile.
- Benjamin Cremaschi scored twice, including a 93rd-minute strike, and now leads the U.S. at the tournament with five goals.
- Niko Tsakiris doubled the lead with a direct free-kick that curled around the wall into the bottom-left corner.
- Goalkeeper Adam Beaudry preserved the advantage with notable saves, denying Christian Corradi early and Mattia Mannini after the hour.
- Italy had two late penalty claims overturned following VAR reviews before the U.S. sealed the result.