The U.S. U20 Women’s National Team saw their World Cup hopes dashed on Wednesday as they fell 1-0 to a strong Korea DPR side in the semifinals of the 2024 U20 Women’s World Cup. After a thrilling quarterfinal win on penalties against Germany, the U.S. entered the semifinal match full of confidence but were met with a disciplined and determined Korean side.
Korea DPR, one of the tournament’s standout teams, took an early lead, scoring in the 22nd minute. Despite several opportunities throughout the match, the U.S. struggled to break down North Korea’s well-organized defense. Though the Americans had success in the knockout stage with dramatic overtime wins, a late comeback wasn’t in the cards this time around.
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Korea DPR is now on course to potentially win their third Under-20 Women’s World Cup title. Meanwhile, the U.S. will compete for the bronze medal on September 21 against the loser of the Japan-Netherlands semifinal. Despite the disappointment, the U.S. squad still has a chance to return home with a medal, providing one last opportunity to showcase their resilience in the tournament.
