News of fifa u20 world cup

The kids are alright

25-05-2023 00:51 The young Albiceleste and their coach still need to keep improving, particularly at the back, if they are to hold any hope of repeating the nation's past U-20 World Cup triumphs.

by Dan Edwards

Anger over covered map at Argentina's Malvinas Argentinas stadium

25-05-2023 00:22 National and provincial governments at odds over covering up of Malvinas Islands insignia at Under-20 World Cup match in Mendoza.

Scandal at U20 World Cup: Iraq accused of ‘abuse and vandalism’

20-05-2023 09:29 Buenos Aires Province Security Ministry forced to investigate after reports of alleged sexual abuse, vandalism and inappropriate behaviour at hotel in La Plata where members of Iraq’s youth team are staying for the tournament.

FIFA confirms Argentina as host of U20 World Cup

17-04-2023 17:29 Confirmation that Argentina will host the tournament in May and June arrives just hours after Economy Minister Sergio Massa says AFA has the government’s “financial backing” to stage youth football showcase.

Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup final eight

03-12-2022 18:21 Albiceleste captain strikes to keep the nation's dream alive; Team will play the Netherlands in quarter-final matchup.

Argentina beats Australia 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

03-12-2022 18:04 Goals from Messi and Álvarez keep Argentina ahead in tight knockout game.

Scaloni grapples with selection dilemmas for Mexico clash

24-11-2022 10:47 “There's nothing left to do but get up. We're going to get up, keep our heads up and win both games," said the 44-year-old coach, the youngest of the 32 national team coaches at Qatar 2022.

‘Argentina’s biggest strength is its group ethos’ – the expert view

17-11-2022 19:15 With the weight of a nation on their backs, how are the Albiceleste positioned heading into the World Cup? Sam Kelly, an expert on Argentine football, gives us the lowdown.

by Sam Forster

Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi's arrival for World Cup

17-11-2022 13:03 A crowd of more than 500, split evenly between Argentina's Indian fans and those from the South American country, waited until nearly 4:00 am for the arrival of their football heroes.

Brazil head to Qatar as favourites to win a World Cup like no other

17-11-2022 02:07 Argentina, England, France, Germany and Spain also tipped for success.

Brazil and Argentina ordered to play World Cup abandoned qualifier

14-02-2022 14:28 FIFA orders Brazil and Argentina to replay World Cup qualifying match halted in São Paulo last September over alleged Covid-19 quarantine breaches by the visitors.

FIFA 'inundated' with 17 million requests for World Cup tickets

08-02-2022 14:12 FIFA said Tuesday it had been deluged with requests for 17 million tickets for the World Cup finals in the first round of sales.

South America to cram in extra World Cup qualifier in October

14-09-2021 11:49 South American national teams will again be asked to play an extra round of World Cup qualifiers in the upcoming international window, continental governing body CONMEBOL said on Monday.