First game for U-20s will set the tempo

June 29, 2007
By Doug McIntyre
Conventional wisdom holds that in any World Cup tournament, the first game is vital. Grind out a result, and your chances of advancing to the knockout stages improve exponentially. Drop that curtain-raiser, and odds are you're going three-and-out.





There is no question the U.S. U-20 World Cup team caught a break by avoiding mighty Brazil in their opener on Saturday in Montreal (5 p.m. ET, ESPNU). Placed in this competition's Group of Death, playing the four-time ...

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2007 U-20 World Cup

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The FIFA U-20 World Cup, formerly known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of soccer awarded every two years since the first tournament in 1977. This year's tournament is being held in Canada and will run from June 30-July 22.

Previews

• Chang: Teams to watch
• Chang: Top 11 players
• Canales: U.S. roster analysis

Group Stage

June 30, U.S. vs. Korea
• Preview | Recap
• McIntyre: U.S. rides luck
• Chang: U.S. struggles

July 2, U.S. vs. Poland
• Preview | Recap
• McIntyre: U.S. stunning

July 5, U.S. vs. Brazil
• Preview | Recap
• McIntyre: Bradley the backbone
• McIntyre: Giant steps
• Canales: Offensive options

July 11, U.S. vs. Uruguay
• Preview | Recap
• McIntyre: U.S. pulls it out

July 14, U.S. vs. Austria
• Preview | Recap

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