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U-20 World Cup qualification – CONCACAF quarterfinals

Entities: Costa Rica men's U-20 national team · United States men's U-20 national team · CONCACAF U-20 Championship · Haiti U-20 men's team · Guatemala men's U-20 national team

Overview

In early July 2026 Italy’s U‑19 side were knocked out by Denmark in a penalty shoot‑out, ending their bid for the 2027 FIFA U‑20 World Cup.

A month later Costa Rica secured a World Cup berth after a 1‑1 draw with Haiti in the CONCACAF U‑20 Championship quarter‑finals and a 5‑3 shoot‑out win, marking the nation’s first appearance since 2017.

On 4 August 2026 the United States advanced to the semifinals by beating Guatemala 3‑1 in the same quarter‑final round, keeping the U.S. on track for a strong tournament finish. Guatemala’s loss eliminated them from contention. Costa Rica’s victory guarantees their spot at the 2027 World Cup and sets up a semifinal clash with the United States.

These matches underscore the pivotal role of knockout‑stage results—and often penalty shoot‑outs—in determining the final qualifiers for the upcoming U‑20 World Cup.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    USA and Costa Rica Secure Spots at FIFA U-20 World Cup

    USA beats Guatemala 3‑1 to reach CONCACAF U‑20 semifinals; Costa Rica wins penalty shoot‑out over Haiti to qualify for 2027 FIFA U‑20 World Cup, ending a decade‑long gap.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Italy U19 knocked out by Denmark in penalty shootout, miss U20 World Cup berth

    Italy U19 lost to Denmark 5‑4 on penalties after a 0‑0 draw in Wales, missing the 2027 U‑20 World Cup spot.

Sources

diarioextra.com · elmundo.cr · fcrf.cr · futbolcentroamerica.com · hondudiario.com · mondialnews.com · news.televizyonlakay.com · prensalibre.com · publicogt.com · puroperiodismo.com · sbisoccer.com

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