Overview
- The 9-1 score is the United States' largest margin of victory at a U-20 World Cup, with Benjamin Cremaschi also supplying two assists.
- Nolan Norris scored twice and four other Americans added goals, giving the team six different scorers in the opener.
- New Caledonia recorded its first-ever U-20 World Cup goal through Antoine Simane after a U.S. goalkeeping error.
- Elsewhere on Matchday 1, France beat South Africa 2-1, Norway edged Nigeria 1-0, and Colombia defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 to set early group positions.
- U.S. viewers can watch on FS1 and Universo, with streaming on Fox Sports platforms and FuboTV, with Spanish coverage available on Telemundo.