# USMNT crush Peru in 2030 World Cup friendly

> Teenage stars lead US to 4-1 win over Peru in first 2030 World Cup cycle match
- Title: USMNT crush Peru in 2030 World Cup friendly · the Guardian
- Summary: Teenage stars lead US to 4-1 win over Peru in first 2030 World Cup cycle match 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan makes youngest US national team debut in 20+ years
- Keywords: usmnt, peru, cavan sullivan, justin ellis, julian hall, 2030 world cup, mauricio pochettino, interco stadium, orlando city, sports, crush, 2030
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/26/usmnt-peru-cavan-sullivan-2030-world-cup-cycle
- Published: 2026-09-26T22:42:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: usmnt, peru, cavan sullivan, justin ellis, julian hall, 2030 world cup, mauricio pochettino, interco stadium, orlando city, sports
## First US debut
Sullivan, 16, starts in youngest US appearance in over two decades
## Early US goal
Ellis scores from free kick in fourth minute after nifty interchange with Tillman
## Peru equalize
Peru equalize in 14th minute with Lapadula nodding home cross from Yotun
## US penalty goal
Tillman converts penalty after foul on Gozo in 65th minute
## Final US goal
Hall scores flying finish from six yards in 90th minute
## Sullivan's impact
Sullivan scores six goals and eight assists for Philadelphia Union since World Cup break
## Key takeaway

16-year-old Cavan Sullivan makes youngest US national team debut in 20+ years