The knockout phase of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup is officially set, following the conclusion of the final group matches played early Monday morning.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles sealed their passage into the Round of 16 after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Colombia. The result pushed Aliyu Zubairu’s boys to four points from three matches—enough to keep their World Cup dream alive.
In the same breath, Norway joined them in the next round after sharing the spoils with Saudi Arabia in another tense 1-1 draw.
With the group stage drama behind, focus now shifts to the business end of the competition. The Round of 16 fixtures will be played from Tuesday through Friday, as the world’s brightest young stars battle for a place in the quarter-finals.
Below is the full list of fixtures for the Round of 16:
- Ukraine vs Spain
- Chile vs Mexico
- Colombia vs South Africa
- Argentina vs Nigeria
- Paraguay vs Norway
- Japan vs France
- USA vs Italy
- Morocco vs South Korea
The Flying Eagles, who have shown flashes of brilliance despite a shaky start, will now face a tough challenge against Argentina—a fixture that promises both history and high drama.
Meanwhile, only three African nations made it to the knockout stage, a figure that reflects both progress and the growing competitiveness of youth football on the continent.
Stay tuned for updates, scores, and live coverage as the journey to World Cup glory continues.
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