The USA's struggles in its opening game at the Under-20 Women's World Cup continued when it fell to Italy 2-1 in their opening game of the 2026 tournament hosted by Poland. Italy, which had gone winless in its two previous tournament appearances in 2004 and 2012, came from behind to defeat an American team featuring seven NWSL pros in the starting lineup. The loss marked the marked the fourth time in the last six Under-20 World Cups the USA has fallen in its opener. The post UNDER-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: USA drops opener to Italy appeared first on Soccer America.