Category Archives: Under-20 World Cup

FIFA Under-20 World Cup: Spain, Brazil set for headliner in quarterfinals & more

By DAVID MOSSE It would be disrespectful to six-time champions Argentina to call the upcoming quarterfinal clash between Spain and Brazil the decisive match of the Under-20 World Cup, but the winner will have incredible momentum heading into the semifinals. … Continue reading »

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Mexico through on penalties, Costa Rica out and more

By FRANCO PANIZO Mexican national teams have won two international tournaments this summer, and El Tri's U-20 squad got one step closer to potentially making it three. Mexico advanced to the quarterfinals of the U-20 World Cup after defeaing Cameroon … Continue reading »

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FIFA Under-20 World Cup: A Look Ahead to the Round of 16

By DAVID MOSSE Spain's remarkable run of success recently might carry over into another tournament with Julen Lopetegui's side looking like a serious contender to capture the FIFA U-20 World Cup after blitzing through the group stage in dominating fashion. … Continue reading »

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Final 16 set

The field at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup has been narrowed to 16 teams. Spain, Nigeria and host Colombia were the only teams to win all of their matches in the group stage, with Nigeria boasting a tournament-best +10 goal … Continue reading »

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Brazil, Argentina win their groups, Mexico through

Host Colombia isn't the only South American team enjoying a strong start to the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Brazil routed Panama, 4-0, to win Group E, and Argentina shut out North Korea, 3-0, to win Group F as both powers … Continue reading »

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Colombia goes through, Portugal in good shape & more

FIFA Under-20 World Cup host Colombia won't be leaving its own party early. Colombia defeated Mali, 2-0, on Tuesday to become the first team to seal a place in the knockout stage of the tournament. Jose Valencia and James Rodriguez … Continue reading »

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Mexico, Brazil roll while Argentina and England draw

By ADAM SERRANO After a disappointing loss to Argentina, Mexico roared back to life in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup with an impressive 3-0 victory over a fiesty North Korea side. An own goal by North Korea moments before halftime … Continue reading »

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Spain, Colombia open with big victories and more

Spain's dominance on the world stage has extended to the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. The Spaniards opened their tournament with a thorough 4-1 beating of CONCACAF runner-up Costa Rica behind two goals from Rodrigo on Sunday. Spain wasn't the only … Continue reading »

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FIFA Under-20 World Cup: A Look Ahead

By DAVID MOSSE A busy summer of international soccer winds down with 24 countries vying to win the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Colombia, which takes place from July 29 to Aug. 20. Argentina and Mexico are both back in … Continue reading »

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U.S. U-20s prepare for 2011 World Cup qualifier: Behind the scenes

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