The World Cup hosts celebrated with a 0-5 victory over New Zealand, also the Americans with 9 points. The 16-year-old and 22-day-old Paes became the youngest goalscorer in the tournament's history.

Earlier, the United States secured first place in Group B with a0-2 victory over third-placed Slovakia. Ecuador crushed Fiji 0-9 en route to the eighth final. Also in Group A, Uzbekistan secured promotion with a 1-0 victory over eliminated Guatemala.