The Road to the Knockout Stage
A total of 24 nations are battling for glory, with a challenging format awaiting them:
• The top two (2) teams from each of the six groups (12 teams) will automatically qualify.
• They will be joined by the four (4) best third-placed teams, completing the 16 teams that will compete in the Round of 16 knockout stage.
Opening Day Drama: Hosts Snatch a Late Win
Matchday 1 (Saturday, September 27) set a frantic pace, delivering high-scoring thrillers and a dramatic win for the host nation.
Opening Day Results
| Group A | Score | Group B | Score |
| Japan 🇯🇵 vs Egypt 🇪🇬 | 2-0 | South Korea 🇰🇷 vs Ukraine 🇺🇦 | 1-2 |
| Chile 🇨🇱 vs New Zealand 🇳🇿 | 2-1 | Paraguay 🇵🇾 vs Panama 🇵🇦 | 3-2 |
The hosts, Chile, secured a vital 2-1 victory over New Zealand to kick off their campaign on a high. Meanwhile, Group B proved to be the day of high-octane football, as Ukraine edged out 2019 runners-up South Korea, and Paraguay scraped past Panama in a five-goal thriller.
Today’s Fixtures: Powerhouses Take the Stage
Matchday 2 (Sunday, September 28) sees groups C and D spring into action, featuring global giants like Brazil, Argentina, and Italy.
Today's Fixtures (September 28/29)
| Match | Time | Group |
| Italy 🇮🇹 vs Australia 🇦🇺 | 9:00 pm | Group D |
| Morocco 🇲🇦 vs Spain 🇪🇸 | 9:00 pm | Group C |
| Brazil 🇧🇷 vs Mexico 🇲🇽 | 12:00 am (Monday) | Group C |
| Cuba 🇨🇺 vs Argentina 🇦🇷 | 12:00 am (Monday) | Group D |
Nigeria's Tournament Schedule
The African giants, Nigeria, are set to begin their quest for the coveted U-20 title on Monday. Here are the Flying Eagles' Group F fixtures:
🇳🇬 Nigeria Fixtures (All times Nigerian Time)
| Date | Match | Time (Nig Time) |
| 29 September 2025 | Norway 🇳🇴 vs Nigeria 🇳🇬 | 9:00 pm |
| 03 October 2025 | Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 | 12:00 am |
| 06 October 2025 | Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs Colombia 🇨🇴 | 12:00 am |
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