Asian quartet primed for Poland 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian quartet primed for Poland 2019

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.

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Saudi Arabia: All you need to know 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Saudi Arabia: All you need to know 

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.

Qatar: All you need to know 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qatar: All you need to know 

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.

Korea Republic: All you need to know 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Korea Republic: All you need to know 

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.

Japan: All you need to know 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan: All you need to know 

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.

Squad lists announced for Poland 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Squad lists announced for Poland 2019

Zurich: With seven days to go until the FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019, the announcement of the final squad lists marks another important step on the road to this eagerly awaited tournament.

A total of 504 players have been called up by the 24 participating nations to follow in the footsteps of global stars such as Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and countless others who first showed the world what they could do at this event.

Asia will be represented by Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, All eyes now turn to Poland to see which members of the class of 2019 can emulate these legendary players.

13 Asian Match Officials appointed for Poland 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

13 Asian Match Officials appointed for Poland 2019

Kuala Lumpur: 13 Asian officials have been appointed for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019, with the contingent led by referees Ahmed Al Kaf (Oman), Muhammad bin Jahari (Singapore) and Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan).

The three referees officiated in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and are regularly in charge of AFC Champions League matches, with Oman’s Al Kaf taking charge of the 2018 final second leg tie between Persepolis and Kashima Antlers last November, where he was assisted by compatriots Abu Bakar Al Amri and Rashid Al Ghaithi, who will also be in Poland 2019.