FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP
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(Redirected from FIFA World Youth Championship)
The 'FIFA U-20 World Cup', is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by ''Fédération Internationale de Football Association'' (FIFA). The Championship has been awarded every two years since the first tournament in 1977.
Often, some of the biggest names in the sport make their first mark on the world's stage at this competition. These include Diego Maradona (1979), Bebeto, Dunga, Marco Van Basten (1983), Romário, Taffarel, René Higuita, José Luis Chilavert (1985),SiniÅ¡a Mihajlović, Predrag Mijatović, Zvonimir Boban, Robert Jarni, Davor Å uker, Robert ProsineÄki (1987), Paulo Sousa, Fernando Couto, João Manuel Vieira Pinto, Sonny Anderson, Santiago Cañizares, Ismael Urzaiz, Diego Simeone, Oleg Salenko (1989), Rui Costa, LuÃs Figo, Dwight Yorke (1991), Samuel Kuffour (1993), Nwankwo Kanu, David Trézéguet, Thierry Henry, Juan Román Riquelme, Pablo Aimar, Esteban Cambiasso, Michael Owen, Damien Duff, Shunsuke Nakamura, Marcelo Zalayeta, Pablo GarcÃa, Nicolás Olivera, (1997), Ronaldinho, Xavi, Iker Casillas, Rafael Márquez (1999), Arjen Robben, Adriano, Michael Essien, Javier Saviola (2001), Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano (2003), Cesc Fà bregas, Matias Fernandez, John Mikel Obi and Lionel Messi (2005). Arturo Vidal, Sergio Aguero, Freddy Adu, Diego Capel, Gerard Pique, Giovanni Dos Santos, Alexis Sanchez, Emiliano Insua, Maximiliano Moralez, Sebastian Prödl, Erwin Hoffer, Martin Harnik and Martin Fenin (2007).
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. Portugal won two titles, while Germany , Spain, and formerly existing nations Soviet Union and Yugoslavia have won the title once each.
A corresponding event for women's teams, the FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship, began in 2002 with an age limit of 19. The age limit for the women's competition was changed to 20 beginning with the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship.
The 2007 tournament was played in Canada. The 2009 tournament will be played in Egypt.
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.
The 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup will be held in South America.
Below are the 26 nations which have finished in the top four in the U-20 World Cup finals. Argentina is the most successful nation, leading with six titles. Brazil leads all nations with nine top four finishes and Argentina leads with seven appearances in the final.
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All continents except Oceania had made the appearance in the final match of the tournament. 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.
The ''adidas Golden Shoe'' is awarded to the topscorer of the tournament. If more than one players are equal by same goals, the players will be selected based by the most assists during the tournament.
The ''adidas Golden Ball'' award is awarded to the player who plays the most outstanding football during the tournament. It is selected by the media poll.
''FIFA Fair Play Award'' is given to the team who has the best fair play record during the tournament with the criteria set by FIFA Fair Play Committee.
The 'FIFA U-20 World Cup', is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by ''Fédération Internationale de Football Association'' (FIFA). The Championship has been awarded every two years since the first tournament in 1977.
Often, some of the biggest names in the sport make their first mark on the world's stage at this competition. These include Diego Maradona (1979), Bebeto, Dunga, Marco Van Basten (1983), Romário, Taffarel, René Higuita, José Luis Chilavert (1985),SiniÅ¡a Mihajlović, Predrag Mijatović, Zvonimir Boban, Robert Jarni, Davor Å uker, Robert ProsineÄki (1987), Paulo Sousa, Fernando Couto, João Manuel Vieira Pinto, Sonny Anderson, Santiago Cañizares, Ismael Urzaiz, Diego Simeone, Oleg Salenko (1989), Rui Costa, LuÃs Figo, Dwight Yorke (1991), Samuel Kuffour (1993), Nwankwo Kanu, David Trézéguet, Thierry Henry, Juan Román Riquelme, Pablo Aimar, Esteban Cambiasso, Michael Owen, Damien Duff, Shunsuke Nakamura, Marcelo Zalayeta, Pablo GarcÃa, Nicolás Olivera, (1997), Ronaldinho, Xavi, Iker Casillas, Rafael Márquez (1999), Arjen Robben, Adriano, Michael Essien, Javier Saviola (2001), Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano (2003), Cesc Fà bregas, Matias Fernandez, John Mikel Obi and Lionel Messi (2005). Arturo Vidal, Sergio Aguero, Freddy Adu, Diego Capel, Gerard Pique, Giovanni Dos Santos, Alexis Sanchez, Emiliano Insua, Maximiliano Moralez, Sebastian Prödl, Erwin Hoffer, Martin Harnik and Martin Fenin (2007).
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. Portugal won two titles, while Germany , Spain, and formerly existing nations Soviet Union and Yugoslavia have won the title once each.
A corresponding event for women's teams, the FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship, began in 2002 with an age limit of 19. The age limit for the women's competition was changed to 20 beginning with the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship.
The 2007 tournament was played in Canada. The 2009 tournament will be played in Egypt.
| Contents |
| Qualification |
| Results |
| Summaries |
| Performances by countries |
| Performances by continental zones |
| Awards |
| Golden Shoe |
| Golden Ball |
| FIFA Fair Play Award |
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
The 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup will be held in South America.
Performances by countries
Below are the 26 nations which have finished in the top four in the U-20 World Cup finals. Argentina is the most successful nation, leading with six titles. Brazil leads all nations with nine top four finishes and Argentina leads with seven appearances in the final.
| Team | Titles | Runners-up | Third-place | Fourth-place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (1979, 1995, 1997, 2001 ★ , 2005, 2007) | 1 (1983) | 1 (2003) | ||
| 4 (1983, 1985, 1993, 2003) | 2 (1991, 1995) | 3 (1977, 1989, 2005) | ||
| 2 (1989, 1991 ★ ) | 1 (1995) | |||
| 1 (1999) | 2 (1985, 2003) | 1 (1995) | ||
| 1 (1977) | 1 (1979) | 1 (1991) | 1 (1985 ★ ) | |
| # | 1 (1981) | 1 (1987) | ||
| 1 (1987) | ||||
| 2 (1989, 2005) | 1 (1985) | |||
| 2 (1993, 2001) | 1 (1997) | |||
| 1 (1997) | 1 (1979) | 2 (1977, 1999) | ||
| 1 (2007) | ||||
| 1 (1999) | ||||
| 1 (1977) | ||||
| 1 (1981) | ||||
| 1 (2007) | 1 (1987 ★ ) | |||
| 1 (1993) | 1 (1981) | |||
| 1 (1983) | 1 (1979) | |||
| 1 (2003) | ||||
| 1 (1987) | ||||
| 1 (2001) | ||||
| 1 (1997) | ||||
| 1 (1999) | ||||
| 1 (1981) | ||||
| 2 (1991, 1993) | ||||
| 1 (2007) | ||||
| 1 (1983) | ||||
| 1 (2005) | ||||
| 1 (2001) | ||||
| 1 (1989) |
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Performances by continental zones
All continents except Oceania had made the appearance in the final match of the tournament. 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) |
| CONCACAF (North, Central America and Carribbean) | 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. 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 | Quina | 4 |
| 1979 Japan | Ramon Diaz | 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 | Serguei Cherbakov | 5 |
| 1993 Australia | Henry Zambrano | 3 |
| 1995 Qatar | Joseba Etxeberria | 7 |
| 1997 Malaysia | AdaÃlton 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. It is selected by the media poll.
| Tournament | Golden Ball Winner |
|---|---|
| 1977 Tunisia | Volodymyr Bessonov |
| 1979 Japan | Diego Maradona |
| 1981 Australia | Romulus Gabor |
| 1983 Mexico | Geovani |
| 1985 USSR | Paulo Silas |
| 1987 Chile | Robert ProsineÄki |
| 1989 Saudi Arabia | Bismarck |
| 1991 Portugal | Peixe |
| 1993 Australia | Adriano Silva |
| 1995 Qatar | Caio |
| 1997 Malaysia | Andres Nicolas 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
''FIFA Fair Play Award'' is given to the team who has the best fair play record during the tournament with the criteria set by FIFA Fair Play Committee.
| Tournament | FIFA Fair Play Award |
|---|---|
| 1977 Tunisia | |
| 1979 Japan | |
| 1981 Australia | |
| 1983 Mexico | |
| 1985 USSR | |
| 1987 Chile | |
| 1989 Saudi Arabia | |
| 1991 Portugal | |
| 1993 Australia | |
| 1995 Qatar | |
| 1997 Malaysia | |
| 1999 Nigeria | |
| 2001 Argentina | |
| 2003 United Arab Emirates | |
| 2005 Netherlands | |
| 2007 Canada |
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