Overview

• Benjamín Cremaschi wore the armband and produced a first‑half hat‑trick plus two assists in the United States’ tournament debut.
• The match in Rancagua, Chile ended 9-1, with the U.S. scoring seven before halftime against New Caledonia.
• The victory leaves the U.S. level atop Group E with France, with France up next on Thursday.
• Miami‑born with Argentine roots, Cremaschi chose the U.S. after a conversation in which Javier Mascherano’s staff outlined limited prospects with Argentina.
• Loaned from Inter Miami to Parma, he has yet to debut for the Italian club because of his U20 World Cup commitments.