Brazil face United States in early Womens Under-20 World Cup showdown

Brazil will play the United States at 13:00 GMT for a place in the quarter-finals as the Women’s Under-20 World Cup knockout stage begins with a tie that has the feel of a final.

Both sides are among the contenders for the trophy, but one will see its campaign end in the last 16. Brazil topped their group in the opening phase and will approach the match with confidence after a composed and controlled campaign.

The Auriverde have impressed with their attacking fluency and collective strength. Much of their threat comes from the powerful partnership of Clarinha and Evelin, who will lead the challenge against the three-time world champions.

The United States took a more gradual route through the group stage. After being held in their opening match, the Stars and Stripes improved as the first round progressed to secure their place in the knockout phase.

Kennedy Fuller and Micayla Johnson are among the key weapons available to the American side, who will look to their established understanding to break through Brazil’s lines and unsettle their opponents.

The contest is expected to pit Brazil’s possession-based approach against a United States team relying on its automatic movements and collective patterns to create openings. only one team can advance to the quarter-finals.