The knockout stage of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile begins with the Round of 16 on October 7, 2025, following the group stage. Sixteen teams advanced: the top two from each of the six groups plus the four best third-placed teams.
Matches are single-elimination, with extra time and penalties if needed. Winners advance to the quarterfinals on October 11-12. All times are in CLST (Chile Local Time, UTC-3).
2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 Schedule, Teams, and Match Fixtures
The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 kicks off in Chile on October 7, 2025, marking the start of the thrilling knockout stage.
Sixteen of the world’s best youth teams will battle for a spot in the quarterfinals, as the tournament moves from the drama of the group stage to high-stakes elimination clashes.
In top nations like Chile, the USA, Mexico, Argentina, and Spain are action fans can expect intense matchups, rising stars, and unforgettable moments as the road to the U-20 World Cup trophy heats up.
| Date | Time (CLST) | Match | Results | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 7 | 16:30 | Chile vs Mexico | 1-4 | Valparaíso |
| Tuesday, October 7 | 20:00 | Ukraine vs Spain | 0-1 | Valparaíso |
| Wednesday, October 8 | 16:30 | Argentina vs Nigeria | 4-0 | Santiago |
| Wednesday, October 8 | 16:30 | Colombia vs South Africa | 3-1 | Talca |
| Wednesday, October 8 | 20:00 | Paraguay vs Norway | 0-1 | Talca |
| Wednesday, October 8 | 20:00 | Japan vs France | 0-1 | Santiago |
| Thursday, October 9 | 16:30 | USA vs Italy | 3-0 | Rancagua |
| Thursday, October 9 | 20:00 | Morocco vs Republic of Korea | 2-1 | Rancagua |
All the round of 16 winners have qualified for the Quarter-finals Fixtures from October 11 to 12, 2025.
How to watch the matches of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16?
You can watch the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 matches live on FIFA+ (official streaming platform) and select sports TV networks across regions, including Fox Sports (USA), BBC (UK), and DirecTV Sports (Latin America). Fans can also stream matches online via the FIFA official website or the FIFA app for free.
