Before next year's World Cup, the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off, bringing together the brightest young stars from around the globe to compete for international glory.  

When is the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup? When does it start?

The tournament kicks off on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and runs through the final on Monday, October 20, 2025. The group stage spans the first week of action, followed by knockout rounds leading up to the final.

Where is the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup?

The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup is based in Chile. Games will take place at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Estadio Elias Figueroa in Valparaiso, and Estadio Fiscal in Talca.

2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Schedule

Below is the complete list of group stage fixtures, including scores and upcoming match times:

(All times Eastern)

Sunday, October 5, 2025

• New Caledonia vs. France – 4 p.m.
• South Africa vs. United States – 4 p.m.
• Nigeria vs. Colombia – 7 p.m.
• Saudi Arabia vs. Norway – 7 p.m.

Round of 16

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

• Round of 16: TBD vs. TBD – 3:30 p.m.
• Round of 16: TBD vs. TBD – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

• Round of 16: TBD vs. TBD – 3:30 p.m.
• Round of 16: TBD vs. TBD – 3:30 p.m.
• Round of 16: TBD vs. TBD – 7:00 p.m.
• Round of 16: TBD vs. TBD – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 10, 2025

• Round of 16: TBD vs. TBD – 3:30 p.m.
• Round of 16: TBD vs. TBD – 7:00 p.m.

Quarterfinals

Sunday, October 12, 2025

• Quarter-final: TBD vs. TBD – 4:00 p.m.
• Quarter-final: TBD vs. TBD – 7:00 p.m.

Monday, October 13, 2025

• Quarter-final: TBD vs. TBD – 4:00 p.m.
• Quarter-final: TBD vs. TBD – 7:00 p.m.

Semifinals

Thursday, October 16, 2025

• Semi-final: TBD vs. TBD – 4:00 p.m.
• Semi-final: TBD vs. TBD – 7:00 p.m

Finals

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Third-place match: TBD vs. TBD – 3:00 p.m.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Final: TBD vs. TBD – 7:00 p.m.

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