The FIFA U-20 World Cup is fast approaching. The 22nd edition of the biennial international men's youth championship will kick off in May in Poland with up to 24 nations set to battle it out for the trophy.
Excited to see this tournament? Here's everything you need to know about the FIFA U-20 World Cup and where you can follow the games live.
When does the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup start?
This competition will kick off on May 23 and will continue until June 15.
Which teams are playing in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup?
A total of 24 teams, representing six confederations, will battle it out for this title. Six are from UEFA, four from CONCACAF, four from CONMEBOL, four from CAF, four from AFC, and two from OFC. These are the qualified nations:
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Argentina
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Colombia
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Ecuador
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France
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Honduras
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Italy
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Japan
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Mali
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Mexico
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New Zealand
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Nigeria
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Norway
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Panama
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Poland
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Portugal
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Qatar
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Saudi Arabia
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Senegal
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South Africa
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South Korea
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Tahiti
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Ukraine
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Uruguay
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USA
Who is the current champion?
England is the reigning champion, lifting the prize back in 2017. However, the European outfit will not be able to defend their title after failing to qualify. The Three Lions lost 3-0 to Norway in the play-offs and will thus watch the tournament from home.
What are the groups?
Group A: Poland, Colombia, Tahiti, Senegal
Group B: Mexico, Italy, Japan, Ecuador
Group C: Honduras, New Zealand, Uruguay, Norway
Group D: Qatar, Nigeria, Ukraine, USA
Group E: Panama, Mali, France, Saudi Arabia
Group F: Portugal, Korea Republic, Argentina, South Africa
What are the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup broadcasting channels?
For a complete and updated listing of U20 World Cup fixtures, TV and Streaming channels and TV rights, please visit the FIFA U-20 World Cup competition page.
USA
FOX and FOX Sports 1 (FS1) TV channels will combine to broadcast all matches on TV in English.
FOX Sports Go will offer the matches on their website and app to users via authentication..
Telemundo and Universo will broadcast all matches in Spanish language. Telemundo Deportes En Vivo will stream the U20 World Cup options in Spanish.
UK
Fans can tune in to FreeSports, the broadcast right holders in the UK for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Canada
TSN will broadcast all the games in English. Furthermore, TSN GO will be your go-to option for streaming in Canada. CTV will broadcast only Canada's matches in English, which will also be available on CTV GO.
RDS will broadcast all matches in French. Those games will also be available on RDS GO (French Streaming).
Australia
SBS Australia will broadcast all matches of the competition in Australia as it has broadcasting rights on TV, Internet, Mobile and Radio.
France
Canal+ France and Canal+ Sport are licensed to broadcast the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in France.
Portugal
RTP will broadcast U20 WC matches in Portugal as it has broadcasting rights on TV, Internet Mobile and Radio.
Italy
Fans can follow this tournament on Sky Italia, the broadcast right holders in Italy for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Nigeria
Supersport is your sports network to watch the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup on TV in Nigeria.
Mexico
Televisa will broadcast matches in Mexico as it has broadcasting rights on TV, Internet and Mobile.
Poland
TVP will broacast matches in Poland as it has broadcasting rights on TV, Internet and Mobile.