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U.S. Advances to Knockout Stage of U17 World Cup Despite Loss to France

Next up for the U.S. is Germany, while defending champion Brazil recovers to face Ecuador in the second round.

Overview

  • The United States lost 3-0 to France in the Under-17 World Cup but still advanced to the knockout stage due to earlier wins over South Korea and Burkina Faso.
  • Despite the loss, the U.S. finished second in Group E and will face Germany in the next round.
  • Defending champion Brazil recovered from an opening-game loss to advance to the second round, where they will face Ecuador.
  • Host country Indonesia was eliminated after a loss against Morocco, marking the end of their first World Cup appearance in over 80 years.
  • The final of the Under-17 World Cup will take place on December 2 in Surakarta, Indonesia.