After winning Group F at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, the U.S. will look to continue their progress in the competition as they face New Zealand in the first knockout round.
A 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia was the last result of the Americans, they went a man down but were still able to hold on for a point which proved to be vital.
Their opponents finished in second place in Group E, they finished 1-1-1 with their only win coming against Honduras. They were defeated by France, 2-0, in their last match of the group stage.