Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Zurich: The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2021 could be held in Asia after the world governing body received three expressions of interest from the Continent's Member Associations (MAs).
Two of the three Asian expressions of interest could see the 2021 edition co-hosted as Bahrain Football Association, Saudi Arabian Football Federation and United Arab Emirates Football Association have indicated theirs will be a joint bid.
The Myanmar Football Federation and Football Association of Thailand are also keen on co-hosting the 2021 edition while Indonesia also expressed their intention to bid before the May 21 closing date.
The Brazilian Football Association and Peruvian Football Association submitted individual expressions of interest.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tychy: Qatar pulled off an unprecedented triumph at the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Felix Sanchez's side were more than a match for the traditional big guns in the United Arab Emirates, and they got their reward by lifting the trophy for the first time.
That remarkable success did not come out of the blue. For the last few years, Qatari football officials have overseen an in-depth effort to raise standards, most notably through the Aspire Academy, which has already produced several players for the country's international teams – including the squad now in Poland for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Qatar kick off their bid against Nigeria on Friday, and their youngsters do not have to look far for inspiration. They will have their senior colleagues at the forefront of their minds, as left-back Ahmed Al Minhali explained to FIFA.com in an exclusive interview.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Lodz: Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic, Japan and Qatar will be flying the flag for Asia when the eagerly anticipated 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup gets underway in Poland on Thursday.
The quartet qualified for the global extravaganza courtesy of their performances at last year’s AFC U-19 Championship, a tournament which saw Saudi Arabia – inspired by attacking midfielder Turki Al Ammar – beat Korea Republic 2-1 in the final.
The FIFA U-20 World Cup’s latest edition will run until June 15, and will be held in six cities across Poland - Bielsko-Biala, Bydgoszcz, Gdynia, Lodz, Lublin and Tychy.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Lodz: Saudi Arabia arrive in Poland for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup looking to impress after claiming last year’s AFC U-19 Championship.
Join the-AFC.com as we detail all you need to know about Khalid Abdullah Atawi’s charges as they prepare to face 2013 champions France, Mali and Panama in Group E.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Lodz: Qatar are set to make their fourth FIFA U-20 World Cup appearance in Poland, with Bruno Pinheiro’s side looking to improve on their last two outings at the global extravaganza.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at the West Asian nation ahead of their Group D encounters with Nigeria, Ukraine and the United States of America.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Lodz: Korea Republic head to Poland for a 15th FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign aiming to build on their runners-up finish at last year’s AFC U-19 Championship in Indonesia.
Join the-AFC.com as we detail all you need to know about the East Asians as they prepare to face two-time winners Portugal, South Africa and six-time champions Argentina in Group F.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Lodz: Japan arrive in Poland for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland looking to impress on the global stage after reaching the semi-finals of last year’s AFC U-19 Championship.
Join the-AFC.com as we detail all you need to know about the 1999 runners-up ahead of their eagerly anticipated Group B campaign.