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U.S. Dominates New Caledonia 9-1 in U-20 Opener
9/30/2025
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- The United States defeated New Caledonia 9-1 in their FIFA U-20 World Cup opener.
- The U.S. opened with three goals in seven minutes, and Benjamin Cremaschi scored a hat-trick.
- By halftime, the score stood 7-0.
- New Caledonia scored its first-ever U-20 World Cup goal through Wapae Simane in the 70th minute; next they face South Africa on October 3, 2025.
