USA beats Czechia to win gold at 2026 U-17 World Challenge

The United States have returned to the top of the World U-17 Challenge podium again, beating Czechia 3-0 in Oakville to win gold. The Americans have now moved into second place all time with seven gold medals, with Canada Ontario (a defunct squad) leading the way at eight. USA has won a tournament-leading 19 medals at the tournament, while Czechia has taken its second silver medal. USA’s victory officially ended Canada’s three-year gold-medal streak dating back to 2023. The win also marked the Americans’ third gold medal over the past decade. Carter Morris scored the lone goal in the first…