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Concacaf Teams Book Their Ticket To the Global Stage!
The U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team has secured its place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a decisive 2-0 win over Cuba, capping off a dominant qualifying campaign. We also cover key match highlights, standout performances, and a recap of the top teams heading to Qatar. Plus, we spotlight rising stars, club transfers, and Seattle Sounders’ journey at the Alkass International Cup.
Lucas Aguirre
February 17, 2025
U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team Qualifies for FIFA U-17 World Cup!
The journey to Qatar 2025 is officially on! The U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team stamped its ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Cuba in its final Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers match. The stars of the night? Chase Adams and Máximo Carrizo, who combined to seal the deal with two first-half goals.
Facing their toughest opponent yet, the young Americans were forced to break down a resilient Cuban defense. But with relentless attacks, sharp wing play, and unwavering determination, the breakthrough arrived. Adams pounced on a slick cross from Carrizo in the 23rd minute, while Jamir Johnson returned the favor in the 31st, setting up Carrizo to double the lead. The U.S. continued to dominate but was denied further goals by Cuba’s goalkeeper Leiniel Mosqueda, who delivered a heroic performance.
With this victory, the U.S. closed out the group stage with a perfect record (3W-0L-0D) and a staggering 31-0 goal differential. Now, all eyes are on Qatar, where the team will aim to make history on the world’s biggest youth stage.
World Cup Spots Locked In! Here’s Who’s Joining the U.S. in Qatar
The U.S. isn’t the only team celebrating—Concacaf’s final qualification spots have been filled, and some teams had to fight until the last whistle to book their tickets.
Canada: A statement 7-1 victory over Bermuda confirmed their place in Qatar, capping off an electric campaign where they scored 28 goals and conceded just two.
Costa Rica: A composed 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago punched their ticket, with Isaac Badilla leading the way.
Mexico: A stunning twist saw them held to a 2-2 draw against Nicaragua, but their superior goal difference secured their qualification.
Honduras: A gritty 1-0 win over Puerto Rico was enough to send them through.
Haiti: The island nation sealed its place with a clinical 2-0 win against Guatemala.
Panama: A narrow 2-1 victory over the Dominican Republic secured their return to the big stage.
El Salvador: Their 2-1 triumph over Jamaica ensured a coveted World Cup spot.
The stage is set for an electrifying tournament later this year!
Best XI: The Brightest Stars from the Concacaf U-17 Championship
From dazzling goal scorers to rock-solid defenders, these are the players who made the biggest impact in the qualifiers: