FIFA U-20 World Cup United States vs Fiji
The FIFA U-20 World Cup is an international football tournament for men's under-20 national teams organized by FIFA. The 2023 tournament will be the 22nd edition of the tournament and will be held in Indonesia from 20 May to 11 June 2023.
The United States and Fiji are two of the teams competing in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The United States are the defending champions, having won the title in 2019. Fiji are making their first appearance in the tournament.
The United States and Fiji will meet in their opening match of the tournament on 20 May 2023. The match will be played at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. The match will kick off at 15:00 local time (GMT+7).
The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 2 HD Premium in the United States. The match will also be available to stream live on beIN Sports Connect.
The United States are the favorites to win the match. They are the defending champions and have a strong squad. Fiji are the underdogs, but they will be looking to cause an upset.
The match is expected to be a close one. Both teams have a chance to win. The United States will be looking to start the tournament with a win, while Fiji will be looking to cause an upset.
Prediction
The United States are the favorites to win the match. They are the defending champions and have a strong squad. Fiji are the underdogs, but they will be looking to cause an upset.
I predict that the United States will win the match 2-0.
Team News
The United States are expected to be at full strength for the match. They have no injuries or suspensions to report.
Fiji are expected to be without a few players for the match. They have a few injuries and suspensions to report.
Lineups
United States:
GK: Matt Turner
RB: Sergiño Dest
CB: Mark McKenzie
CB: Chris Richards
LB: George Bello
CDM: Gianluca Busio
CM: Caden Clark
CM: Cole Bassett
RW: Konrad de la Fuente
ST: Ricardo Pepi
LW: Jonathan Lewis
Fiji:
GK: Beniamino Mateinaqara
RB: Kelepi Qovu
CB: Tevita Waranaivalu
CB: Sairusi Bukalidi
LB: Peniame Drova
CDM: Simione Tamanisau
CM: Saimoni Batikiratu
CM: Jovilisi Dawai
RW: Kitione Tawake
ST: Ratu Inoke Vasukoto
LW: Josaia Selamaivalu
Key Players
United States:
Ricardo Pepi
Pepi is the United States' leading scorer in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup qualification campaign. He has scored 10 goals in 7 appearances.
Pepi is a striker who is known for his pace and finishing ability. He is a threat in the air and on the ground. He will be looking to lead the United States to victory in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Fiji:
Josaia Selamaivalu
Selamaivalu is Fiji's leading scorer in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup qualification campaign. He has scored 6 goals in 7 appearances.
Selamaivalu is a winger who is known for his pace and dribbling ability. He is a threat on the counter-attack and can create chances for his teammates. He will be looking to help Fiji cause an upset in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 2 HD Premium in the United States. The match will also be available to stream live on beIN Sports Connect.