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USA U-20s Smash New Caledonia 9-1 to Open World Cup, Set Team Record

A record margin and Benjamin Cremaschi’s breakout leave the U.S. in early control of Group E.

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Overview

  • The United States routed New Caledonia 9-1 in Rancagua, with six different scorers and a brace from Nolan Norris.
  • The scoreline is the largest U.S. margin of victory ever at a U-20 World Cup, eclipsing previous six-goal wins.
  • Benjamin Cremaschi produced a first-half hat trick and two assists and leads the tournament in both categories after matchday one.
  • New Caledonia netted its first-ever U-20 World Cup goal through Antoine Simane following a U.S. goalkeeping error.
  • The U.S. tops Group E on goal difference, France beat South Africa 2-1, USA–France is next, and U.S. coverage has featured FS1 and Universo with streaming on Fox platforms and major providers.