Ukraine beat South Korea to claim U20 World Cup
Ukraine came from behind to defeat South Korea 3-1 in a clash of first-time participants at the Under-20 World Cup final.
U.S. U20 stars: Rating their form ahead of World Cup quarterfinal
The U.S. kids are in the World Cup quarterfinal after beating favored France in the round of 16. Here's how they're playing ahead of facing Ecuador.
U.S. loss to Ecuador ends U20 World Cup dream
The United States' Under-20 World Cup campaign came to an end with a 2-1 loss to Ecuador in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
Nigeria's Flying Eagles: The good, the bad, and the future
In the wake of the Nigeria under-20 side's exit from the age group's World Cup, Colin Udoh takes a hard line in his critique of the Flying Eagles.
France won 2018 World Cup, but now U-20s hoping to knock off U.S. in round of 16
A year after their World Cup triumph in Russia, it's another summer of success for France, as their U20s meet the U.S. in the round of 16.
U.S. shocks France to reach U20 WC quarters
Sebastian Soto scored twice to fire the United States into the U20 World Cup quarterfinals with a shock 3-2 win against France on Tuesday.
Kid's incredible 9-goal record in 12-0 WC win
Norway's Erling Braut Haaland scored a record nine goals for his team in a 12-0 victory over Honduras at the U20 World Cup in Poland on Thursday.
Konrad De La Fuente is thriving for U.S. U20s. Will Barcelona's first-team squad be next?
The young U.S. winger has impressed for Barca's academy and should get promoted to the B team soon. It's clear both club and country rate him, too.
Carlos Cuesta is the rare South American talent not yet snapped up by European club at U20 World Cup
While lesser teammates have already joined European clubs, how is it that Colombia U20 captain Carlos Cuesta has yet to move to the Old World?
Weah winner sends U.S. into U20 WC knockouts
The United States booked a spot in the U20 World Cup round of 16 with a 1-0 win against Qatar in Poland on Thursday.
Soto brace gives U.S. huge U20 win over Nigeria
Sebastian Soto scored twice as the United States picked up a crucial 2-0 win against Nigeria in its second match at the 2019 Under-20 World Cup.
U.S. drop first game to Ukraine at U20 World Cup
The United States suffered 2-1 loss to Ukraine in their opening round match at the Under-20 World Cup on Friday.
Tim Weah, Ezequiel Barco, Dan-Axel Zagadou: Players to watch at U-20 World Cup
With the Under-20 World Cup kicking off Thursday, our writers put together a list of 10 future stars to watch for in Poland.
U.S. striker Sebastian Soto left home at 15 to pursue his soccer dream. Now he's ready to star at U-20 World Cup
Sebastian Soto left home at 15 to become a professional soccer player. By 18 he had debuted in the Bundesliga. Up next? The U20 World Cup in Poland.
So, no Gold Cup? Weah makes U20 WC roster
Tim Weah made the United States roster for this month's FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Poland, while Josh Sargent and Tyler Adams were left off Friday.
Ex-U.S. youth Gonzalez out of Mexico U20 squad
Jonathan Gonzalez will not be involved for Mexico at the Under-20 World Cup in Poland next month but Real Betis' Diego Lainez has been included.
Source: Mexico's Gonzalez blocked from U20 WC
Jonathan Gonzalez has been denied permission to join Mexico's Under-20s squad for the World Cup by his club side Monterrey.
U.S. gets Nigeria, Ukraine, Qatar at U20 WC
The United States, coached by Tab Ramos, was drawn to play Ukraine, Nigeria and Qatar in the Under-20 World Cup in Poland.
Young Socceroos miss out on Under-20 World Cup
The Young Socceroos have failed to qualify for the U20 World Cup for the third consecutive time after defeat to Saudi Arabia.
FIFA could merge U17, U20 World Cups
England might be the first and last team to be holders of the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups, as FIFA look to potentially merge the two tournaments.
FIFA: Larger Club WC could replace Confed
A revised FIFA calendar with a modification to existing international competitions could be in the works after 2020, president Gianni Infantino says.
England's youths excelling this summer
Another victory in Toulon and U20 World Cup success is a sign that youth development in England is flourishing, the FA's Neil Dewsnip told ESPN FC.
Onomah dedicates U20 WC win to Ehiogu
Tottenham midfielder Josh Onomah has dedicated England's Under-20 World Cup win to his former coach Ugo Ehiogu, who died in April.
Simpson dismisses 'golden generation' tag
Paul Simpson believes his England U20 World Cup winners have what it take to build on their success -- but is resisting talk of a "golden generation."
WC U20 Table
Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Senegal U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
Colombia U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 6 |
Poland U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
Tahiti U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -14 | 0 |
Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Italy U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
Japan U20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
Ecuador U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Mexico U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Uruguay U20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
New Zealand U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
Norway U20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +8 | 3 |
Honduras U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -19 | 0 |
Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Ukraine U20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
United States U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
Nigeria U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 4 |
Qatar U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
France U20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
Mali U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Panama U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
Saudi Arabia U20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Argentina U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
South Korea U20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
Portugal U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
South Africa U20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |