Youth development became a top priority for national teams and clubs. Nowadays, clubs start nurturing young players at the age of 6–8 and at the age of 12 one knows whether they have a chance to become a professional football player or not.
We have just started the U-20 World Cup. It’s been the 22nd edition of the tournament which was first held in 1977. It is taking place in Poland and it will run until June 15.
Previous champions England couldn’t qualify this time as they were bitten by Norway in playoffs.
Poland will host 24 teams that are divided into 6 groups. The games will be played on smaller stadiums in 6 cities. The idea was to promote other cities than the ones hosting Euro 2012 and utilize stadiums with lower capacity.
First two places and four best 3rd places. in each group, will qualify to the round of 16.
The teams are from all federations as follows:
For more information please check the official FIFA page. You will find there current results, fixtures and news.
