The U.S. Under-17 men’s national team topped Group at the U-17 World Cup.Mathis Albert’s second-half goal propelled the Americans to a 1-0 group stage finale victory over the Czech Republic on Tuesday. The result made the USMNT U-17’s the first team in U-17 World Cup history to win all three of their group stage matches. Albert came off the bench and delivered a composed right-footed finish into the bottom corner. The Borussia Dortmund youth player one-timed his shot in the 78th minute, breaking the deadlock. Mathis Albert with a sweet finish to give the @USYNT the lead against Czechia in the #U17WC pic.twitter.com/ZjCip3Npr5— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 11, 2025Despite Niko Tsakiris being sent off in second-half stoppage time, the Americans would hang on for three points. Tsakiris will now meet the Round of 32 due to suspension.Goalkeeper Aidan Stokes made five saves to preserve the clean sheet. The Americans will next face Morocco in the Round of 32 on either November 14 or 15.