Soler, Villarreal: Which South Americans have impressed at the U20 World Cup?
The U20 World Cup has always been a tournament that showcases the world's best young talents -- but who from South America stood out this year in Chile?
The U20 World Cup has always been a tournament that showcases the world's best young talents -- but who from South America stood out this year in Chile?
Morocco were crowed U-20 World Cup champions this week following a 2-0 victory over Argentina, becoming only the second African side in history to conquer the youth competition.
Morocco capped off a historic run in Chile on Sunday night, beating Argentina to take home the trophy at the Under-20 World Cup.
Third-string goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in the shootout as Morocco defeated France 5-4 on penalties Wednesday to qualify for its first Under-20 World Cup final.
The United States reached a fifth consecutive quarterfinal of the FIFA men's Under-20 World Cup after defeating Italy 3-0 in Rancagua, Chile, on Thursday.
Despite a 2-1 defeat to South Africa, the United States U20 secured first place in Group E on goal differential and advanced to the Round of 16, where they'll face Italy on Thursday.
The United States clinched a spot in the knockout round of the U20 World Cup with a stunning 3-0 win over France in Chile on Thursday.
Benjamin Cremaschi netted a hat trick as the United States opened their U-20 World Cup with a record-setting 9-1 thrashing of New Caledonia.
Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will return to the site of one of their most traumatic experiences as a team in search of a first ever FIFA Under 20 World Cup title.
As they open their campaign in Chile, here are five of the players who can potentially go on to become Super Eagles mainstays in the future while filling areas of immediate need in the current roster of the senior team.
The United States will be without Diego Kochen at the FIFA U20 World Cup after Barcelona recalled the goalkeeper following an injury to Joan García.
A host of young players will be on show at the U20 World Cup in Chile from Sept. 27-Oct. 19. Here's a few to watch.
Australia's rising teenage stars have learned they'll be facing Japan in the semifinals of the Under-20 Asian Cup this week, as their coach delighted in his Young Socceroos also enjoying the chance of a lifetime at the Under-20 World Cup later this year.
The South American Under-20 tournament remains important for numerous national teams, but how crucial is it for the development of their senior teams?
USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter picked a 25-player, all-MLS roster Friday ahead of the team's annual January camp, which begins next week.
England secured their place in the knockout rounds of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup after holding on for a 3-2 win over Uruguay in La Plata, Argentina, on Thursday.
Italy scored a late penalty to beat England 2-1 in the round of 16 at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup on Wednesday and set up a meeting with Colombia in the quarterfinals.
Uruguay's Under-20 World Cup winners will follow in the footsteps of previous star players and give Marcelo Bielsa plenty of talent to develop for the seniro side.
Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 on Sunday to win their first U20 World Cup title -- ending a streak of four consecutive wins by European teams.
Italy will face Uruguay in the final of the 2023 Under-20 World Cup on Sunday after both teams won their semifinal matchups on Thursday.
Uruguay and South Korea advanced to the semifinals of the Under-20 World Cup on Sunday. The South Americans beat the United States 2-0 in Santiago del Estero, dominating the match from start to finish.
The U.S. are eyeing a semifinal spot at the Under-20 World Cup, but standing in their way is a talented Uruguay squad.
Anderson Duarte's strike from the edge of the penalty area put Uruguay through to the Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals with a 1-0 win against Gambia on Thursday.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Wednesday said it has filed a protest with world governing body FIFA after defender Robert Renan was racially abused following a U20 World Cup match.
The United States cruised into the quarterfinals of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup with a 4-0 victory over New Zealand in Tuesday's round-of-16 matchup in Mendoza, Argentina.
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan U20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Chile U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Egypt U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| New Zealand U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ukraine U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Paraguay U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| South Korea U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Panama U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Mexico U20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Spain U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Brazil U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentina U20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Italy U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Australia U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Cuba U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| United States U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
| South Africa U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| France U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| New Caledonia U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -19 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia U20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Norway U20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Nigeria U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |