The USWNT’s 2026 U-20 World Cup run is over, falling to Brazil 5-4 on penalties after drawing Wednesday’s Round of 16 clash 1-1 through extra time.
As Canarinhas struck first, knocking in a header off an in-swinging cross in the 59th minute — shortly before Seattle’s Ainsley McCammon forced the shootout with a 63rd-minute equalizer.
The US edged Brazil in possession (53%-47%) and shots on goal (4-2), but went on to convert four of its five penalties while the South American titan buried each one.
The exit caps a bumpy tournament for coach Vicky Jepson’s side, as an inexperienced lineup and group-stage struggles raised high-profile concerns about US Soccer’s pipeline.
