The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile has reached its thrilling semifinal stage, with four teams battling for a spot in the October 19 final at Estadio Nacional in Santiago. The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semifinal will be played on October 15 and 16, 2025.
For the 24th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, 24 teams are divided into six groups of four. The group stage concluded on 6 October 2025, and the top two teams from each group, along with the top four third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage in the Round of 16.
Following intense quarterfinals on October 11 and 12, the semifinals are set for October 15, 2025, featuring matchups determined by the bracket.
Argentina and Colombia advanced from the first day’s quarterfinals, while the second semifinal was played between the USA vs Morocco and Norway vs France. Morocco and France won their matches and advanced to the semifinal round.
The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinals include the schedule, dates, times, matchups, venues, and details on how to watch live.
Stay updated with the latest bracket insights and viewing options for this youth tournament, running from September 27 to October 19.
Overview of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semifinal Stage
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The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinal schedule sets the stage for epic clashes on October 15, with Argentina vs Colombia and the other matchup, Morocco vs France, in the quarterfinals.
As the tournament heads toward its October 19 climax, these games could define future stars.
The U-20 World Cup knockout stage began with the Round of 16 matches on October 7-9, followed by quarterfinals on October 11-12. The bracket is structured as follows:
- Semifinal 1: Morocco vs France
- Semifinal 2: Argentina vs Colombia
Quarterfinal results so far
| Date | Matchup (Placeholder) | Score |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2025 | Spain U20 vs Colombia U20 | 2-3 |
| October 11, 2025 | Mexico U20 vs Argentina U20 | 0-2 |
| October 12, 2025 | USA U20 vs Morocco U20 | 1-3 |
| October 12, 2025 | Norway U20 vs France U20 | 1-2 |
The semifinal match will be played on October 15 will finalise the lineups. Matches tied after 90 minutes go to extra time and penalties, with Football Video Support (FSV) ensuring fair play. The winners advance to the final on Sunday, October 19, 2025, with the 3rd place on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semifinal Schedule
The semifinals are scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at two venues in Chile. Times are in CLST (Chile Summer Time, UTC-3), with conversions for major time zones.
Here’s the full schedule of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semifinal:
| Date / Time (CLST / ET) | Matchup | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 16:00 / 15:00 | Morocco vs France U-20 | 1-1 (5-4) | Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander, Valparaíso (Capacity: 20,575) |
| October 15, 2025 19:00 / 18:00 | Argentina vs Colombia U-20 | 1-0 | Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago\ (Capacity: 46,190) |
Key Matchups and Preview
Semifinal 1: Morocco vs France (October 15, 16:00 CLST)
Morocco U-20 will take on France U-20 in the semifinal of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 on October 15, at Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander in Valparaíso, Chile.
The kickoff is scheduled for 16:00 CLST (Chile Summer Time, UTC−3).
Semifinal 2: Argentina vs Colombia (October 15, 19:00 CLST)
Argentina, six-time champions, dominated Mexico 2-0 with Julian Sarco’s brace. Colombia upset Spain 3-2 in a thriller. This South American derby promises flair and goals, with Argentina favored but Colombia’s counters threatening.
The semis highlight the tournament’s diversity, with potential for upsets in Chile’s vibrant venues.
2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Third-place match
Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Colombia vs. France – 15:00
2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Finals
Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Argentina vs Morocco – 19:00
How to Watch 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semifinals
Fans can catch the action live:
- USA: FOX Sports 1 (FS1), FOX Deportes, or stream on FOXSports.com, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
- Global: FIFA+ offers free streaming worldwide; beIN Sports (MENA), ESPN (Latin America), or local broadcasters.
- UK: BBC iPlayer or Discovery+ for select games.
- Highlights: FIFA’s YouTube channel and official app post-match.
Live scores available on FIFA.com, ESPN, or apps like FotMob.
