| FIFA U-20 World Cup | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Football |
| Founded | 1977 |
| No. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1977 in athletics (track and field Marathon August of teams | 24 |
| Continent | International (FIFA) |
| Most recent champion(s) |
 Argentina |
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of Association football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). International or internationally most often describes interaction between Nations or encompassing two or more nations constituting a group or association having The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) The Championship has been awarded every two years since the first tournament in 1977. The 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship was the inaugural staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship and was held in Tunisia from June 27 to July
In the fifteen tournaments held, only seven nations have won the title. Argentina is the most successful team with six titles, followed by Brazil with four titles. The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Portugal won two titles, while Germany , Spain, and formerly existing nations Soviet Union and Yugoslavia have won the title once each. The Portugal national football team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF finishing 4th at the last World Cup. The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since The Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Selección, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the es [[Spanish The USSR national football team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. The Yugoslavia national football team refers to the national football team that represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1920-1941 and the Socialist Federal Republic
A corresponding event for women's teams, the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, began in 2002 with the name "FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship" and an age limit of 19. The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup is a world championship football tournament organized by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association for national See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The age limit for the women's competition was changed to 20 beginning with the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship, and the competition was renamed as a "World Cup" in 2007 in preparation for the 2008 event. The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship was held in Russia from 17 August to 3 September 2006. The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup will be held in Chile between November 19 and December 7 2008.
The men's 2007 tournament was played in Canada. The 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the sixteenth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup (formerly called FIFA World Youth Championship hosted by Canada from Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The 2009 tournament will be played in Egypt. The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, the 18th tournament to be contested will be hosted by Egypt in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. The 2011 tournament will be played in Colombia. Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America.
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Qualification
This competition, which was also known as the FIFA Coca-Cola Cup until 1997, features 24 teams in the final tournament. 23 countries, including the defending champions, have to qualify in the six confederations Youth Championships. The host country automatically qualifies.
Results
Summaries
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- p. k. - match won on penalty kicks
Performances by countries
Below are the 14 nations that have reached the final in the U-20 World Cup finals. Argentina is the most successful nation, leading with six titles and seven appearances in the final.
| Team | Titles | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina |
6 (1979, 1995, 1997, 2001*, 2005, 2007) | 1 (1983) |
 Brazil |
4 (1983, 1985, 1993, 2003) | 2 (1991, 1995) |
 Portugal |
2 (1989, 1991*) | |
 Spain |
1 (1999) | 2 (1985, 2003) |
 USSR |
1 (1977) | 1 (1979) |
 Germany# |
1 (1981) | 1 (1987) |
 Yugoslavia |
1 (1987) | |
 Nigeria |
2 (1989, 2005) | |
 Ghana |
2 (1993, 2001) | |
 Uruguay |
1 (1997) | |
 Czech Republic |
1 (2007) | |
 Japan |
1 (1999) | |
 Mexico |
1 (1977) | |
 Qatar |
1 (1981) |
- * = host
- # = includes Germany
Performances by continental zones
All continents except Oceania had made the appearance in the final match of the tournament. The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international The Portugal national football team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF finishing 4th at the last World Cup. The Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Selección, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the es [[Spanish The USSR national football team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since The Yugoslavia national football team refers to the national football team that represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1920-1941 and the Socialist Federal Republic The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national Association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the The Uruguay national football team is controlled by the Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol. The Czech national football team is the national football team of the Czech Republic controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic. The Japan national football team is the national football team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The Mexican national football team is controlled by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and represents Mexico in international football competition The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since To date, South America leads with ten titles following by Europe with six titles. Africa, Asia, and North America entered the final match seven times, but were disappointed by either one of the two traditional football power continents. Fourth place remains as the best result ever for Oceania, which was achieved in 1993.
| Confederation (continent) | Performances |
|---|---|
| CONMEBOL (South America) | 10 titles, won by Argentina (6) and Brazil (4) |
| UEFA (Europe) | 6 titles, won by Portugal (2), Spain (1), USSR (1), Germany (1) and Yugoslavia (1) |
| CAF (Africa) | Runners-up (Nigeria, 1989 and 2005; Ghana, 1993 and 2001) |
| AFC (Asia) | Runners-up (Japan, 1999), Runners-up (Qatar, 1981) |
| CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean) | Runners-up (Mexico, 1977) |
| OFC (Oceania) | Fourth-place (Australia, 1991 and 1993) |
Awards
Golden Shoe
The adidas Golden Shoe is awarded to the topscorer of the tournament. CONMEBOL or CSF ( Con federación Suda' me' ricana de Fút' bol', South American Football Confederation is the governing body of Football (soccer The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international The Union of European Football Associations (Union des associations européennes de football is the administrative and controlling body for European football. The Portugal national football team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF finishing 4th at the last World Cup. The Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Selección, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the es [[Spanish The USSR national football team was the national football team of the Soviet Union. The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since The Yugoslavia national football team refers to the national football team that represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1920-1941 and the Socialist Federal Republic The 53 member CAF ( African Football Confederation), ( French: Confédération Africaine de Football), ( Arabic: الإتحاد الأفريقى لكرة The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation The 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Saudi Arabia between February 16 and March 3 1989. The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between June 10 and July 2 2005. The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national Association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the The 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Australia for second time from March 5 to March 20, 1993. The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between June 17 and July 8, 2001. The 46 member Asian Football Confederation ( AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel, and including The Japan national football team is the national football team of Japan and is controlled by the Japan Football Association. The 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Nigeria between April 3 and April 24, 1999. The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. The 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship, the third edition of the FIFA World Youth Championship, was held in Australia from October 3 to October 18 CONCACAF (the Confederation of North Central American and Caribbean Association Football) is the continent-wide governing body for football in North America, The Mexican national football team is controlled by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and represents Mexico in international football competition The 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship was the inaugural staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship and was held in Tunisia from June 27 to July The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC is one of the six "continental" confederations of international football, consisting of Papua New Guinea, New The Australian national football team represents Australia in international association football competitions The 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Portugal from June 14 to June 30, 1991. The 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Australia for second time from March 5 to March 20, 1993. If more than one players are equal by same goals, the players will be selected based by the most assists during the tournament.
| Tournament | Golden Shoe Award | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Tunisia | Guina |
4 |
| 1979 Japan | Ramón Díaz |
8 |
| 1981 Australia |  Mark Koussas |
4 |
| 1983 Mexico | Geovani |
6 |
| 1985 Soviet Union | Sebastián Losada |
3 |
| 1987 Chile | Marcel Witeczek |
7 |
| 1989 Saudi Arabia | Oleg Salenko |
5 |
| 1991 Portugal | Sergei Sherbakov |
5 |
| 1993 Australia |  Henry Zambrano |
3 |
| 1995 Qatar | Joseba Etxeberria |
7 |
| 1997 Malaysia | Adaílton Martins Bolzan |
10 |
| 1999 Nigeria | Pablo Couñago |
5 |
| 2001 Argentina | Javier Saviola |
11 |
| 2003 United Arab Emirates |  Eddie Johnson |
4 |
| 2005 Netherlands | Lionel Messi |
6 |
| 2007 Canada | Sergio Agüero |
6 |
Golden Ball
The adidas Golden Ball award is awarded to the player who plays the most outstanding football during the tournament. Ramón Ángel Díaz (born 1959-08-29 in La Rioja) is a former Argentine football player Sebastián Losada Bestart (born 3 September 1967) is a retired Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid from 1984 to 1991 and Marcel Witeczek (born October 18, 1968) is a Polish - German former football player Oleg Anatolyevich Salenko ( Russian Cyrillic: Олег Анатольевич Саленко (born October 25, 1969 in Leningrad, Serhiy Gennadievich Scherbakov (Сергей Геннадиевич Щербаков born 15 August, 1971 in Donetsk) is a former Ukrainian Henry Zambrano (born August 7, 1973 in Soledad, Colombia) is a soccer player who played for Colombian national team. Joseba Andoni Etxeberria Lizardi (born 5 September, 1977, in Elgoibar, Gipuzkoa, Spain) is a Spanish football For another Brazilian footballers named Adaílton, see José Adaílton dos Santos Filho and Adaílton da Silva Santos. Pablo González Couñago (born August 9 1979 in Pontevedra in Spain) is a Spanish footballer, who plays for Ipswich Javier Pedro Saviola (born 11 December Edward "Eddie" Johnson (born 31 March 1984 in Bunnell, FL) is an American soccer Striker. Lionel Andrés Messi (born June 24 1987 in Rosario) is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona in La Liga. Sergio Leonel "Kun" Agüero del Castillo It is selected by the media poll.
| Tournament | Golden Ball Winner |
|---|---|
| 1977 Tunisia | Volodymyr Bessonov |
| 1979 Japan | Diego Maradona |
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| 1983 Mexico | Geovani |
| 1985 USSR | Paulo Silas |
| 1987 Chile | Robert Prosinečki |
| 1989 Saudi Arabia | Bismarck |
| 1991 Portugal | Emílio Peixe |
| 1993 Australia | Adriano |
| 1995 Qatar | Caio |
| 1997 Malaysia | Andrés Nicolás Olivera |
| 1999 Nigeria |  Seydou Keita |
| 2001 Argentina | Javier Saviola |
| 2003 United Arab Emirates |  Ismail Matar |
| 2005 Netherlands | Lionel Messi |
| 2007 Canada | Sergio Agüero |
FIFA Fair Play Award
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| Tournament | FIFA Fair Play Award |
|---|---|
| 1977 Tunisia | Brazil |
| 1979 Japan |  Poland |
| 1981 Australia | Australia |
| 1983 Mexico |  Korea Republic |
| 1985 USSR | Colombia |
| 1987 Chile | West Germany |
| 1989 Saudi Arabia | USA |
| 1991 Portugal | USSR |
| 1993 Australia |  England |
| 1995 Qatar | Japan |
| 1997 Malaysia | Argentina |
| 1999 Nigeria |  Croatia |
| 2001 Argentina | Argentina |
| 2003 United Arab Emirates | Colombia |
| 2005 Netherlands | Colombia |
| 2007 Canada | Japan |
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