2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup: Schedule, Teams, Match Times, and Live Viewing
The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup is set to take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19. This prestigious tournament will feature 24 teams competing for the title, with Uruguay, the reigning champions, failing to qualify. They finished fifth in the South American Championship earlier this year.
Participating Teams
South America will be represented by four teams: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay. As the host nation, Chile automatically qualifies for the tournament. Additionally, teams from North America include Mexico, Cuba, and Panama.
Returning Teams
- Spain will make a comeback in this tournament after last participating in 2013.
- Argentina has won the championship six times, while Brazil has claimed it five times.
- These two nations together have dominated the competition, winning 11 of the 23 editions held so far.
Historical Background
Spain’s only title came in 1999, during an era that featured stars like Xavi Hernández and Iker Casillas. Mexico was runner-up in the inaugural tournament in 1977 and finished third in 2011. Chile’s best performance was securing third place in 2007, with talented players such as Alexis Sánchez and Arturo Vidal.
Match Schedule and Times
Fans can look forward to an exciting series of matches throughout the tournament. Specific match times will be announced closer to the event.
Stay tuned with El-Balad for more updates and information about the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, including live viewing options and complete match schedules.
