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U-20 World Cup qualification – CONCACAF quarterfinals
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U-20 World Cup qualification – CONCACAF quarterfinals
In early July 2026, 2026 Italy’s U‑19 side were eliminated knocked out by Denmark in a penalty shoot‑out, ending their hopes of reaching bid for the 2027 FIFA U‑20 World Cup. The loss meant Italy missed the tournament entirely. A month later, in early August 2026, later Costa Rica’s U‑20 men’s team Rica secured a place at the 2027 World Cup. After Cup berth after a 1‑1 draw with Haiti in the CONCACAF U‑20 Championship quarter‑finals, Costa Rica won the ensuing quarter‑finals and a 5‑3 shoot‑out 5‑3, booking their tenth appearance at the global tournament – win, marking the nation’s first appearance since 2017. Both 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 highlighted underscore the decisive pivotal role of knockout‑stage results—and often penalty shoot‑outs in shoot‑outs—in determining the final stages of regional qualification qualifiers for the upcoming U‑20 World Cup.
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