Canada tops U.S. 6-5 to win gold at men’s under-20 lacrosse worlds

SEOGWIPO — Lucas Littlejohn led the way with two goals as Canada held off a late rally from the United States to emerge with a 6-5 victory in the gold-medal game of the men’s under-20 lacrosse world championship on Sunday.

David Peterkin, Max Frattaroli, Sawyer English and Jared Maznik also scored for Canada.

The Canadians held a 6-2 lead after Maznik’s goal with 4:26 left in the fourth quarter.

Jack Speidell and Colin Kurdyla each scored two goals for the U.S., with Rhett Chambers adding the other.

The two sides met in round-robin play, where the Americans prevailed 7-6.

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The U.S. had won all nine editions of the tournament and has beaten Canada in the final seven times, including the last six.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 24, 2025.

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