The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable showcase of emerging football talent, with young stars from around the world converging in Chile for intense competition.
As the 24th edition of this biennial men’s youth championship, the tournament runs from September 27 to October 19, 2025, featuring high-stakes matches that could shape the future of global football.
While the full fixture list is available through official channels, this guide focuses on the essential dates, venues, format, and more to help you prepare for the action here.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Schedule Date-Wise
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Chile returns as host for the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the second time, having previously organized the event in 1987.
This edition highlights Chile’s passion for football and its commitment to youth development, with players eligible if born between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2009.
The tournament emblem incorporates elements of Chilean geography and culture, while the official mascot, Vito the viscacha, adds a fun, local touch to the proceedings.
Spanning over three weeks, the event includes a group stage and knockout rounds, culminating in the final on October 19.
A notable innovation this year is the introduction of Football Video Support (FSV), a streamlined alternative to Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in all the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Schedule matches.
FSV aims to assist referees with obvious errors using limited replays, marking its debut in a men’s FIFA youth tournament after successful trials in women’s competitions.
With all 24 teams participating, the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 highlights fair play and excitement, attracting scouts from top clubs around the globe. The absence of defending champions Uruguay, who failed to qualify, paves the way for new contenders to shine.
Venues for FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025
The matches will be hosted across four modern stadiums in central Chile, each offering unique atmospheres and capacities to accommodate passionate fans.
These venues have been selected for their infrastructure and accessibility, ensuring a smooth experience for players and spectators alike:
- Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago: Capacity 46,190 – The largest venue, serving as the hub for key matches, including potentially the final.
- Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander, Valparaíso: Capacity 20,575 – Known for its coastal vibe and historic significance in Chilean football.
- Estadio Fiscal de Talca, Talca: Capacity 16,070 – A compact stadium ideal for intimate, high-energy encounters.
- Estadio El Teniente, Rancagua: Capacity 12,476 – Renowned for its passionate local support and role in regional tournaments.
These locations not only provide top-tier facilities but also allow fans to explore Chile’s diverse regions during the tournament.
Schedule Tournament Format and Structure
The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 follows a proven format designed to maximize competition and drama. Twenty-four teams are divided into six groups of four, with the group stage determining who advances to the knockout phase.
The top two teams from each group, plus the four best third-placed sides, progress to the round of 16.
From there, it’s single-elimination all the way: round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the grand final.
In case of ties during knockout matches, extra time and penalty shoot-outs decide the winners. Group standings are resolved using points, goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head results, and fair play criteria.
The group draw, conducted on May 29, 2025, in Santiago, seeded teams into pots based on past performances and continental achievements, ensuring balanced and thrilling early matchups.
Qualified Teams for FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025
Qualification brought together the best under-20 squads from six confederations, with Chile automatically qualifying as hosts. Here’s the complete list of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 participating teams, grouped by confederation:
AFC (Asian Football Confederation) – 4 Teams
- Australia
- Japan
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
CAF (Confederation of African Football) – 4 Teams
- Egypt
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- South Africa
CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) – 4 Teams
- Cuba
- Mexico
- Panama
- United States
CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) – 5 Teams
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile (Hosts)
- Colombia
- Paraguay
OFC (Oceania Football Confederation) – 2 Teams
- New Caledonia (Debutants)
- New Zealand
UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) – 5 Teams
- France
- Italy
- Norway
- Spain
- Ukraine
This mix includes powerhouses like Argentina (six-time winners) and Brazil (five-time winners), alongside debutants New Caledonia, promising a blend of experience and fresh talent.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Group Stage Draw
The groups were drawn to create competitive balance and exciting early clashes:
- Group A: Chile, Egypt, Japan, New Zealand
- Group B: Panama, Paraguay, South Korea, Ukraine
- Group C: Brazil, Mexico, Morocco, Spain
- Group D: Argentina, Australia, Cuba, Italy
- Group E: France, New Caledonia, South Africa, United States
- Group F: Colombia, Nigeria, Norway, Saudi Arabia
Group C emerges as particularly challenging, featuring multiple title contenders.
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Schedule – Group Stage (Date-Wise)
Group A and Group B have completed all their matches. Japan and Ukraine lead the group stage standings, while the remaining group teams are still playing their matches. Chile and Paraguay have also saved their positions for the knockout stage of the tournaments.
Sunday, 28 September 2025
Japan 2-0 Egypt — 01:30
First Stage · Group A · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Korea Republic 1-2 Ukraine — 01:30
First Stage · Group B · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Chile 2-1 New Zealand — 04:30
First Stage · Group A · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Paraguay 3-2 Panama — 04:30
First Stage · Group B · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Monday, 29 September 2025
Morocco 2-0 Spain — 01:30
First Stage · Group C · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Italy 1-0 Australia — 01:30
First Stage · Group D · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Brazil 2-2 Mexico — 04:30
First Stage · Group C · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Cuba 1-3 Argentina — 04:30
First Stage · Group D · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
France 2-1 South Africa — 01:30
First Stage · Group E · Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
Norway 1-0 Nigeria — 01:30
First Stage · Group F · Estadio Fiscal (Talca)
USA 9-1 New Caledonia — 04:30
First Stage · Group E · Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
Colombia 1-0 Saudi Arabia — 04:30
First Stage · Group F · Estadio Fiscal (Talca)
Wednesday, 01 October 2025
Egypt 1-2 New Zealand — 01:30
First Stage · Group A · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Panama 1-1 Ukraine — 01:30
First Stage · Group B · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Chile 0-2 Japan — 04:30
First Stage · Group A · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Korea Republic 0-0 Paraguay — 04:30
First Stage · Group B · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Thursday, 02 October 2025
Spain 2-2 Mexico — 01:30
First Stage · Group C · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Italy 2-2 Cuba — 01:30
First Stage · Group D · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Brazil 1-2 Morocco — 04:30
First Stage · Group C · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Argentina 4-1 Australia — 04:30
First Stage · Group D · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Friday, 03 October 2025
USA 3-0 France — 01:30
First Stage · Group E · Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
Colombia 0-0 Norway — 01:30
First Stage · Group F · Estadio Fiscal (Talca)
South Africa 5-0 New Caledonia — 04:30
First Stage · Group E · Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
Nigeria 3-2 Saudi Arabia — 04:30
First Stage · Group F · Estadio Fiscal (Talca)
Saturday, 04 October 2025
Panama 1-2 Korea Republic — 01:30
First Stage · Group B · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Ukraine 2-1 Paraguay — 01:30
First Stage · Group B · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Egypt 2-1 Chile — 04:30
First Stage · Group A · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
New Zealand 0-3 Japan — 04:30
First Stage · Group A · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Sunday, 05 October 2025
Spain 1-0 Brazil — 01:30
First Stage · Group C · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Mexico 1-0 Morocco — 01:30
First Stage · Group C · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Argentina 1-0 Italy — 04:30
First Stage · Group D · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Australia 3-1 Cuba — 04:30
First Stage · Group D · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Monday, 06 October 2025
South Africa 2-1 USA — 17:00
First Stage · Group E · Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
New Caledonia 0-6 France — 17:00
First Stage · Group E · Estadio Fiscal (Talca)
Nigeria 1-1 Colombia — 08:00
First Stage · Group F · Estadio Fiscal (Talca)
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Norway — 08:00
First Stage · Group F · Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Schedule – Round of 16
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Chile 1-4 Mexico
Round of 16 · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Ukraine 0-1 Spain — 04:30
Round of 16 · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Thursday, 09 October 2025
Argentina 4-0 Nigeria — 01:00
Round of 16 · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Colombia 3-1 South Africa — 01:00
Round of 16 · Estadio Fiscal (Talca)
Paraguay 0-1 Norway — 04:30
Round of 16 · Estadio Fiscal (Talca)
Japan 0-1 France — 04:30
Round of 16 · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Friday, 10 October 2025
USA 3-0 Italy — 01:00
Round of 16 · Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
Morocco 2-1 South Korea — 04:30
Round of 16 · Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Schedule – Quarter-final
Sunday, 12 October 2025
Spain 2-3 Colombia — 17:00
Quarter-final · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
Mexico 0-2 Argentina — 20:00
Quarter-final · Estadio Fiscal (Talca)
Monday, 13 October 2025
USA 0-1 Morocco — 17:00
Quarter-final · Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
Norway 1-2 France — 20:00
Quarter-final · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Schedule – Semi-final
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Morocco 1(5)-1(4) France — 01:30
Semi-final · Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander (Valparaíso)
Argentina 1-0 Colombia — 04:30
Semi-final · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Schedule – Third Place
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Colombia 1-0 France — 00:30
Play-off for third place · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos (Santiago)
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 Schedule – Final
Monday, 20 October 2025
Morocco shocks Argentina to claim the FIFA U-20 World Cup title, powered by a Yassir Zabiri double.
Argentina 0-2 Morocco — 04:30
Final · Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Pradanos (Santiago)
The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 is more than just a schedule of games; it’s a platform for tomorrow’s stars to shine. From the opening whistle on September 27 to the final on October 19, Chile host a spectacle of global talent.
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