Current form: Ecuador vs Italy
Italy come into this game having earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Mexico and now the Azzurrini will be looking to make it two wins out of two matches to secure their spot in the next round. In the last edition of the World Cup, Italy finished in third, and despite never having won a title so far in this competition, they will certainly be hoping to make a major splash at this tournament in Poland.
Overall, Italy have been quite solid over the past year leading up to this tournament. They notably earned their spot to this tournament by finishing as runners' up to Portugal at last year's UEFA under-19 EURO champonship, and despite not having star man Moise Kean in their ranks this time around, they still do boast a strong squad capable enough of at least replicating the same solid showing from 2017.
Ecuador, meanwhile, earned a 1-1 draw with Japan after their opponents scored an own goal, so they will be looking to score their first actual goal of this competition.
Ecuador vs Italy: History at the FIFA U-20 World Cup
La Tricolor have had less than stellar results at this competition, and so far, they have only cleared the group stages twice - in 2001 and in 2011. However, having won the South American Youth Championship for the first time recently, there is high hopes around this latest crop of players to go further at the current competition.
Italy, meanwhile, have never won a title either, but impressed two years ago in South Korea. The Azzurrini are making their second consecutive appearance this year after failing to qualify for the 2011, 2013, and 2015 editions. Between 1989 and 2003, they also failed to make the cut as well after making it to the quarter-finals in 1987 and then in 2005.
Ecuador vs Italy: Facts and stats
- Ecuador are making their fifth appearance at a World Cup after winning the South American Youth Championship for the first time
- Italy are featuring in the competition for the eighth time. Their best finish was third two years ago.
Where to watch Ecuador vs Italy on May 26, 2019
In the USA, tune in to Telemundo Deportes En Vivo and Fox Sports 1 to view Ecuador vs Italy.
DIRECTV Play Deportes, Canal Uno, and DIRECTV Sports Ecuador will show this game in Ecuador.
Fans in Italy can follow the match on RAI Play, Sky Sport Uno, SKY Go Italia, and RAI Sport 1.
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