Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Lodz: Japan and Korea Republic are set to lock horns in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday, with both sides looking to continue their fine recent form and claim a place in the competition’s last eight.
Join the-AFC.com as we reveal all you need to know about the meeting between the two Asian powerhouses in Lublin – the winners of which will play either Senegal or Nigeria in the quarter-finals.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tychy: Korea Republic's spectacular 2-1 win over Argentina in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland not only took the East Asians into the Round of 16 but also set up an enticing clash with regional rivals Japan.
Goals by Oh Se-hun (42nd minute) and Cho Young-wook (57th) meant Korea Republic were always in control of the tie despite Argentina pulling one back through Cristian Ferreira in the 88th minute.
The win, however, wasn't enough to secure the Group F top spot as Korea Republic's inferior goal difference meant Argentina finished top despite both collecting six points.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tychy: Korea Republic produced a stunning performance to defeat Argentina while Saudi Arabia's 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland campaign came to an end on Friday.
Korea Republic defeated six-time champions Argentina 2-1 in their final Group F match to finish second in the standings behind the South Americans on goal difference, sealing a Round of 16 showdown with Asian rivals Japan on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, exited the tournament after falling to their third consecutive defeat as they went down 2-1 to Panama in Group E.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bydgoszcz: Japan missed a penalty but it didn't matter in the end as they played to a 0-0 draw with Italy at the Bydgoszcz Stadium to confirm their 2019 U-20 FIFA World Cup Poland Round of 16 berth on Wednesday.
The draw meant Japan finished second in Group B on five points, two behind group winners Italy. Ecuador, meanwhile, defeated Mexico 1-0 to finish third on four points and will be hopeful of advancing to the knockout stage as one of the best four third-placed teams.
Japan will meet the runners-up from Group F, possibly Asian rivals Korea Republic, in the Round of 16 on Tuesday.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tychy: Qatar's 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland campaign came to an end after the West Asians fell 1-0 to USA in their final Group D tie at the Tychy Stadium on Thursday.
A sublime 76th-minute Timothy Weah goal earned USA a 1-0 win that advanced them to the knockout phase as Group D runners-up and extinguished Qatar’s faint hopes.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Jakarta: Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has prepared eight stadiums across the country in its bid to host the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup, a PSSI senior official said on Monday.
"We will decide the best eight stadiums. All of those Indonesian stadiums have international standards and reputations to host international football matches. They are also supported by related facilities around," said PSSI Secretary General Ratu Tisha Destria.
PSSI has a wide selection of stadiums considered eligible to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Among them are, Gelora Bung Karno, Patriot Candrabhaga, Pakansari, Wibawa Mukti, Bandung Lautan Api, Si Jalak Harupat, Jatidiri, Manahan, Mandala Krida, Gelora Bumi Sriwijaya, Papua Bangkit and Batakan.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Gdynia: Japan head coach Masanaga Kageyama was full of praise for his young charges after a superb high-intensity performance saw them record a 3-0 win over Mexico at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland on Sunday.
Two neat finishes from Taisei Miyashiro and a flicked header from Kyosuke Tagawa helped earn all three points for the East Asians who, following a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in the opening match, are currently second in Group B behind table-topping Italy.
Japan shone brightly throughout the meeting with Mexico, hassling and harrying their Central American counterparts to great effect en route to a famous victory that Kageyama believes was a fine example of lessons well learned.