Overview

• The United States defeated France 3-0 on Oct. 2 at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile, to secure progression from the group stage.
• Gozo headed in the opener in the 85th minute from a Luke Brennan cross before setting up Raines, and Zambrano added a stoppage-time rebound finish.
• The result gives the U.S. six points from two matches and guarantees a Round of 16 place with one group game remaining against South Africa on Sunday.
• Goalkeeper Adam Beaudry preserved the clean sheet with a key stop on Lucas Michal, while France’s Lisandru Olmeta denied Benjamin Cremaschi earlier in the second half.
• The win follows a record 9-1 tournament opener over New Caledonia in which Cremaschi recorded a hat trick and two assists.