Qatar: All you need to know 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qatar: All you need to know 

Lodz: Qatar are set to make their fourth FIFA U-20 World Cup appearance in Poland, with Bruno Pinheiro’s side looking to improve on their last two outings at the global extravaganza.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at the West Asian nation ahead of their Group D encounters with Nigeria, Ukraine and the United States of America.

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Korea Republic: All you need to know 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Korea Republic: All you need to know 

Lodz: Korea Republic head to Poland for a 15th FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign aiming to build on their runners-up finish at last year’s AFC U-19 Championship in Indonesia.

Join the-AFC.com as we detail all you need to know about the East Asians as they prepare to face two-time winners Portugal, South Africa and six-time champions Argentina in Group F.

Japan: All you need to know 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan: All you need to know 

Lodz: Japan arrive in Poland for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland looking to impress on the global stage after reaching the semi-finals of last year’s AFC U-19 Championship.

Join the-AFC.com as we detail all you need to know about the 1999 runners-up ahead of their eagerly anticipated Group B campaign.

Squad lists announced for Poland 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Squad lists announced for Poland 2019

Zurich: With seven days to go until the FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019, the announcement of the final squad lists marks another important step on the road to this eagerly awaited tournament.

A total of 504 players have been called up by the 24 participating nations to follow in the footsteps of global stars such as Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and countless others who first showed the world what they could do at this event.

Asia will be represented by Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, All eyes now turn to Poland to see which members of the class of 2019 can emulate these legendary players.

Japan name squad for Poland 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan name squad for Poland 2019

Tokyo: Japan have named their squad for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup which is set to start in Poland later this month.

The East Asians lost to eventual winners Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals of last year’s AFC U-19 Championship, and some 13 members of that squad have been retained for the global extravaganza which will see Japan take on Mexico, Italy and Ecuador, who they open their Group B campaign against on May 23.

Rising star Jun Nishikawa – named Most Valuable Player when Japan claimed the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship title – has also been included by head coach Masanaga Kageyama.

Valencia starlet Lee Kang-in leads Korea Republic squad

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Valencia starlet Lee Kang-in leads Korea Republic squad

Seoul: Korea Republic U-20 head coach Chung Jung-yong announced his squad of 21 players on Thursday ahead of their FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019 campaign, with Valencia CF midfielder Lee Kang-in headlining the roster. 

Lee's inclusion is not a surprise as the budding 18-year-old talent - who is the youngest member in the squad - received his senior team call-up in March.

Last October, Lee became the youngest Korea Republic footballer to debut in Europe when he got a start against Ebro in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey.

13 Asian Match Officials appointed for Poland 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

13 Asian Match Officials appointed for Poland 2019

Kuala Lumpur: 13 Asian officials have been appointed for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019, with the contingent led by referees Ahmed Al Kaf (Oman), Muhammad bin Jahari (Singapore) and Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan).

The three referees officiated in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and are regularly in charge of AFC Champions League matches, with Oman’s Al Kaf taking charge of the 2018 final second leg tie between Persepolis and Kashima Antlers last November, where he was assisted by compatriots Abu Bakar Al Amri and Rashid Al Ghaithi, who will also be in Poland 2019.