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Korea's Choi Byeong-wook, left, vies for the ball with Daniel Vernattus during a 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup match against Ukraine at Elias Figueroa Brander Stadium in Valparaiso, Chile on Sept. 27. [AP/YONHAP]

U20 team off to bad start with 2-1 loss to Ukraine

Korea suffered a 2-1 loss to Ukraine in their first match at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after conceding two early goals on Saturday, putting themselves in a disadvantage in their Group B table early.

2025.9.28

The U-20 Korean national team trains at Gimhae Sports Complex in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang in August. [KFA]

Korean team aims for success at FIFA U-20 World Cup

The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday in Chile, offering a next generation of Korean players a stage to impress European scouts.

2025.9.25

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Lee Seung-won, left, poses for a photo with Lee Young-joon during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at Incheon International Airport in Incheon on June 14. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Young Lee duo looks to build on U-20 World Cup success

2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup stars Lee Seung-won and Lee Young-joon are looking to continue their success and shine on the bigger stage, just like Lee Kang-in did after the 2019 World Cup.

2023.7.4

Korea's Lee Seung-won takes a penalty during the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup third-place playoff against Israel at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata in La Plata, Argentina on Sunday. [YONHAP]

Korea finish fourth at U-20 World Cup

Korea finished the 2023 U-20 World Cup in fourth place after losing 3-1 to Israel in the third-place playoff at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata in La Plata, Argentina on Sunday.

2023.6.12

The Korean U-20 national team celebrates with the Korean flag after beating Nigeria 1-0 in the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, Argentina on Sunday. [NEWS1]

Only Italy stand between Korea and the U-20 World Cup final

The Korean U-20 team is now just one game away from a second consecutive World Cup final, but that game promises to be a serious challenge: The young Taeguk Warriors face Italy in the semifinals on Thursday evening.

2023.6.8

Korean U-20 national team players high five after drawing 0-0 with the Gambia at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina on Sunday. [YONHAP]

Young Warriors look for repeat against Ecuador

The Korean U-20 national team, looking to claim their first-ever World Cup title after narrowly missing out at the 2019 tournament, will face Ecuador in the round of 16 on Thursday.

2023.6.1

Kim Yong-hak, left, vies for the ball with Sainey Sanyang during the 2023 U-20 World Cup group stage game between Korea and the Gambia at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina on Sunday. [KOREA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION]

Korea advance to knockout round of U-20 World Cup after 0-0 draw with Gambia

The U-20 national team recorded a goalless draw with the Gambia in their third 2023 World Cup group stage game at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina, on Sunday, reaching the round of 16 for the third time in a row.

2023.5.29

Kim Yong-hak, right, shoots during the U-20 World Cup group stage game between Korea and Honduras at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina, on Thursday. [EPA/YONHAP]

Korea draw 2-2 with Honduras to hold on to second in Group F

The U-20 national team came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Honduras in their second 2023 World Cup group stage game at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina, on Thursday, losing a chance to secure an early place in the round of 16

2023.5.26

Lee Seung-won, left, shoots during the U-20 World Cup group stage game between Korea and France at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina, on Monday. [NEWS1]

U-20 Taeguk Warriors beat France, secure top spot in group stage

The U-20 national team beat France 2-1 in their first 2023 World Cup group stage game at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina, on Monday and started Korea's title journey on the right foot.

2023.5.23

The U-20 World Cup starts in Argentina on Saturday. [ONE FOOTBALL]

[VIDEO] Argentina hosts the U-20 World Cup

Argentina hosts the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. They are the most successful team in the history of the tournament. Under the management of Javier Mascherano, they will try to replicate the senior team and become world champions.

2023.5.19