Overview
- The group ended with the U.S., South Africa, and France all on six points, with the U.S. first on +10 goal differential ahead of South Africa (+5) and France (+4).
- Noah Cobb scored in the 12th minute before a Joshua Wynder own goal and a Gomolemo Kekana strike in first-half stoppage time gave South Africa the win.
- Marko Mitrovic rotated heavily with six changes from the France match, giving first tournament starts to Reed Baker-Whiting, Luca Bombino, Luke Brennan, Matthew Corcoran, and Pedro Soma, while Cobb made his first appearance.
- France beat New Caledonia 6-0 in the other Group E finale, leaving New Caledonia bottom after three defeats with 20 goals conceded and one scored.
- The United States will face Italy in the Round of 16 on Thursday, Oct. 9, its 13th time advancing from the U-20 World Cup group stage and the sixth as group winners.