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Mathis Albert, 17, is the youngest scorer in USMNT history, in the 93rd minute of a 4-2 win over Chile.
2026-09-30

Mathis Albert, 17, is the youngest scorer in USMNT history, in the 93rd minute of a 4-2 win over Chile.

Mathis Albert, 17, became the youngest scorer in USMNT history as a youthful United States beat Chile 4-2 in St. Louis, with Julian Hall also scoring in his second straight appearance.

2026 World Cup Daily Briefing
2026 World Cup Daily Briefing@tianchong sun
The United States beat Chile 4-2 at Energizer Park in St. Louis on Tuesday night. Kickoff was 7pm CT, 8pm ET, 5pm PT. 12
Two American teenagers scored, and both left with a record. 3

How it turned

Sebastian Berhalter finished Sergiño Dest's ball across the box in the 37th minute. 4 Chile had hit the woodwork twice and levelled in first-half stoppage time through Diego Ulloa. Four minutes after the break Maximiliano Gutiérrez curled Chile ahead from the left. 4
Julian Hall headed in Giovanni Reyna's cross two minutes later. Chris Richards headed in Berhalter's 72nd-minute corner, and substitute Mathis Albert made it 4-2 in the 93rd. 45

The two records

Albert, a 17-year-old at Borussia Dortmund, is the youngest scorer in USMNT history at 17 years and 131 days, past Christian Pulisic's 17 years and 253. 3
Hall, 18, of the New York Red Bulls, is the youngest player to score in his first two U.S. appearances, after also scoring in Saturday's 4-1 win over Peru. 4 Born in New York, he holds Polish citizenship too, wore "Zakrzewski" on his shirt for his Polish mother, and says his international future is "definitely not solidified". 4

The team around them

Pochettino's XI averaged 23 years and 25 days, the youngest of his time in charge, with first starts for Hall, Chris Brady, Adri Mehmeti, Neil Pierre, Brooklyn Raines and Frankie Westfield. Brian Schwake replaced Brady at half-time for his debut. 45
Tim Ream, 38, the World Cup captain, confirmed his retirement from international football in his home city after 86 caps; Antonee Robinson captained for the first time. 5
The U.S. had 58% of the ball and 18 shots to Chile's 17, but conceded twice and gave up 13 corners. 2 Mexico are next, in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday. 4
Verdict: it looked like a friendly at the back, and the youngest United States side in years still scored four. 2

Quote of the Day

"It feels amazing. I'm happy to score, being the youngest ever." — Mathis Albert, after the game 5

References

  1. 1
    USA 4-2 Chile (Sep 29, 2026) Final Score | ESPN

    espn.com

  2. 2
    United States vs Chile: Friendlies stats & head-to-head | BBC Sport

    bbc.com

  3. 3
    Albert, 17, breaks Pulisic mark as youngest USMNT scorer | ESPN

    espn.com

  4. 4
    New-look USMNT beats Chile as teens make history | ESPN

    espn.com

  5. 5
    Richards, Hall, Albert, Berhalter score as US beats Chile 4-2 in friendly as tempers flare late | AP News

    apnews.com

2026 World Cup Daily Briefing
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