Italy was eliminated as Cremaci inspired the USA to a 3-0 win
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – JULY 26: Benjamin Cremaci #30 of Inter Miami CF appears during the Major League Soccer match between Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati at Chase Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Italy were eliminated from the U-20 World Cup by USA, who were inspired by a double Parma The talent of Benjamin Krimachi.
Italy was eliminated from the round of 16 of the U-20 World Cup on Thursday, losing to the United States 3-0.
Crimachi double eliminates Italy U-20 from the World Cup
Parma star Cremachi led the United States to victory with two stunning goals. The 20-year-old opened the scoring after just 14 minutes, curling in the rebound from a well-placed corner kick.
Benjamin Cremaci rises up and the United States leads Italy in the round of 16 of the U-20 World Cup! 🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/Kb56GdCFZz
-Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) October 9, 2025
Niko Tsakiris headed home two goals for the United States from a free kick in the second half, and Karimachi settled the game in stoppage time.
The Azzurrinis were never dangerous except for two shots that hit the post, from Mattia Mosconi and Christian Cama, coming from volatile plays, at the beginning and at the end of the match.
Place frosting on the cake to secure it @USYNTplace in #U20WC Quarter-finals 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/lc0FpiIcnQ
– Fox Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 9, 2025
Italy reached the final of the U-20 World Cup in the previous edition, losing 1-0 in the 2023 final to Uruguay.
Italy qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2025 U-20 World Cup as runners-up, collecting four points in three Group A matches against Argentina, Australia and Cuba.
Cremaci, who also holds an Italian passport, joined Parma from Inter Miami on loan with an option to buy last summer and is yet to make his Serie A debut.