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Blatter: I can’t wait to see the best two U-20 teams

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:17:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter chats to FIFA.com about Turkey’s organisation of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, why it’s a must-watch event and some of the teams he’s looking forward to seeing.

Lopetegui: We intend to be competitive

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:20:54 GMT

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui speaks to FIFA.com about his team's expectations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup and their chances in what could be the competition's toughest section.

Messi: Turkey 2013 will be great

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:53:00 GMT

A dream meeting took place on the eve of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which runs from 21 June to 13 July in Turkey, as Barcelona star Lionel Messi met with Turkey U-20 star Sadık Ciftpınar.

Taylor names provisional England squad

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Peter Taylor has named a provisional 35-man squad for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup, which includes several players with Premier League experience.

Genes: Paraguay want to be favourites in Turkey

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT

Following a friendly against Spain, part of their preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, La Albirroja boss Victor Genes discussed his squad’s goals for the competition.

Karrar: A dream come true

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:57:00 GMT

Iraq's Mohanad Karrar, player of the Tournament at the AFC U-19 Championship, sat down with FIFA.com to talk about Turkey and his dreams for the future.

Referees appointed for FIFA U-20 World Cup 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:42:00 GMT

FIFA has appointed the referees for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 and the list of 69 officials is available here on FIFA.com.

Visa cardholders offered discounted tickets

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:35:00 GMT

FIFA is offering Visa Cardholders the opportunity to buy tickets for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 with a 15 per cent discount. The offer is open to all Visa cardholders between 10 May and 7 June.

Online store launched for FIFA World Cup™ merchandise

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:03:00 GMT

From today, football fans all over the world will have the opportunity to embrace the excitement of the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and 2014 FIFA World Cup on FIFA's new e-commerce platform.

Musaev: I have great faith in our ability

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:50:00 GMT

With Turkey 2013 their third appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, and Uzbekistan's international pedigree continuing to grow, coach Ahmadjon Musaev told FIFA.com he is looking for his side to make an impact.

Blatter meets Turkish Prime Minister

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

Six weeks before the start of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has met with the Turkish Prime Minister to discuss the tournament, the 2020 Olympic Games bid and football development.

A springboard into the world’s elite

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:23:00 GMT

Ahead of this summer’s FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, FIFA.com and FIFA TV look back on some of the tournament’s previous editions, which launched the careers of more than a few of the world’s biggest stars.

FIFA World Cup fever grips sunbaked Antalya

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:47:00 GMT

Although there are still seven weeks until the start of Turkey 2013, this football-mad nation is already in party mood. FIFA.com visited one of the host cities, Antalya, to see for itself.

Sagnol spurred on by bittersweet memories

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:47:00 GMT

As technical director of the FFF, former France and Bayern Munich star Willy Sagnol is looking forward to accompanying the young Les Bleus to Turkey to see how they fare in what many consider to be the tournament's toughest group.

FIFA U-20 World Cup trophy stops off in Antalya

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:52:00 GMT

Presented by Halkbank, one of the national supporters of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, the tournament's Trophy Tour made its second stop in Antalya.

Trabzon hosts fourth Grassroots Festival

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:07:00 GMT

In partnership with sponsors Ülker, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) staged the fourth event of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Grassroots Festival in Trabzon this Friday.

Former hero Ramos stokes bright US future

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:49:00 GMT

FIFA.com talks to American hero Tab Ramos about his status as a bona fide soccer pioneer and his hopes of cultivating a new generation of stars as coach of the U-20 national team.

Trophy Tour kicks off in Kayseri

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:50:00 GMT

The trophy tour for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, presented by tournament sponsor Halkbank, began in Kayseri this weekend where the tournament's opening match on 21 June will take place.

Third Grassroots Festival event held in Gaziantep

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:03:00 GMT

The Turkish Football Federation has staged the third event of seven FIFA U-20 World Cup Grassroots Festivals in Gaziantep.

Trophy Tour to kick off in Kayseri

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:36:00 GMT

The FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 Trophy Tour gets underway this weekend in Kayseri in the first of seven tours that will bring the trophy to each host city over the course of the next seven weekends.

Taylor expecting big things in Turkey

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:59:00 GMT

With England set to face Egypt, Iraq and Chile at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, Young Lions coach Peter Taylor is expecting no easy ride, but he told FIFA.com he is full of confidence about the spectacle on show at Turkey 2013.

Umtiti, Bleuets pushing for perfection

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Samuel Umtiti speaks about his rise at Lyon and looks ahead to the challenge facing him and France team-mates at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013.

Tekerci: I get goosebumps thinking about playing

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:18:00 GMT

Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Aykut Ozer and Nuremberg midfielder Sinan Tekerci express their excitement to FIFA.com about the prospect of representing Turkey on home soil and discuss Turkish fans’ passion for football.

Second Grassroots Festival event held in Antalya

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:53:00 GMT

In partnership with the Turkish Football Federation and sponsors Ülker, the FIFA U-20 World Cup Grassroots Festival held its second event this Friday in the host city of Antalya.

Aussie sharpshooter eyes world stage

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at Australia striker Corey Gameiro who turned in a stunning performance during qualifying and now aims to replicate that success at Turkey 2013.

Grassroots Festival begins in Kayseri

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:24:00 GMT

With Turkey 2013 just months away, the “Grassroots Festival” kicked off in Kayseri, one of the competition's host cities, under the sponsorship of Ülker.

FIFA U-20 World Cup “Grassroots Festival” launches under Ülker’s sponsorship

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:27:00 GMT

A “Grassroots Festival”, which will be organised on a World Cup concept across seven cities in collaboration with FIFA and Turkish Football Federation, kicks off this week as part of the build-up to the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Egypt leads African charge after fourth title

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:27:00 GMT

Egypt won the African U-20 Championship over the weekend seeing off three west African powers with the quartet to represent the continent at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

Recber: How I wish I was 20 again

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:09:00 GMT

Former goalkeeper Rustu Recber chats to FIFA.com about his career, the Turks’ incredible passion for football and the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in his homeland.

Egypt claim U-20 CAF championship, learn placement

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

The four CAF U-20 semi-finalsts learned where they'll be placed in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 as Egypt claimed their fourth championship after beating Ghana 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out, while Nigeria edged Mali 2-1 in the bronze medal match.

Team delegations delight after Turkish venue visits

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:40:00 GMT

After 25 March's official draw for Turkey 2013, delegations from countries participating in the competition conducted inspection visits of the host cities.

Perfect Kiwis dominate Oceania

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the action from the Oceania qualifying tournament for Turkey 2013 with New Zealand prevailing despite some spirited competition, notably from host nation Fiji.

New Zealand book passage to Turkey

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:56:00 GMT

New Zealand are the latest team to secure a ticket to Turkey 2013 after winning the Oceania qualifying competition with a perfect record.

Turkish medical centre gains FIFA approval

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:30:00 GMT

Following a special ceremony, the Acıbadem Fulya Sports Medicine Centre became Turkey’s first approved centre of excellence on Monday 25 March 2013.

Anticipation coupled with ambition

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at all the reaction after a glittering FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Istanbul laid out the path to glory for 24 nations at Turkey 2013.

Hosts face CONMEBOL champs, France meet Spain

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:57:00 GMT

In the Final Draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, hosts Turkey were drawn in the same group as El Salvador, Australia and South American champions Colombia, while France meet Spain and USA in a competitive Group A.

Leading Turkish brands join National Supporters roster

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:20:00 GMT

Major Turkish food products manufacturer Ülker, along with Turkey’s leading healthcare provider Acibadem, this week became the latest high-profile companies to join the National Supporters roster for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013.

ON DEMAND: FIFA U-20 World Cup Draw

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:38:00 GMT

The official draw for the 19th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup took place amid a glittering ceremony in Istanbul on Monday and you can watch the action on FIFA.com.

Turkish football legends to make the draw

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:18:00 GMT

Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim, Çaykur Rizespor coach Mustafa Denizli and former Turkey international players Hakan Şükür and Rüştü Reçber are all set to conduct the FIFA U-20 World Cup official draw.

Logos unveiled for FIFA U-20 World Cup host cities

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:15:00 GMT

The logos for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 host cities, Antalya, Bursa, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Istanbul, Rise and Trabzon, have been unveiled.

Egypt, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria reach Turkey

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:41:00 GMT

Africa's four representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey have been decided, after Nigeria joined Egypt, Mali and Ghana in the semi-finals of the CAF U-20 Championship.

Oceania hopefuls eye Turkish odyssey

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:35:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the upcoming OFC U-20 Championship as five contenders vie for the right to represent Oceania among the globe’s elite young players at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

Glory within reach for African finalists

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:03:00 GMT

With four spots at this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey up for grabs, the eight African teams competing for the continental crown in Algeria know that there will be a thin line between disappointment and glory.

100 days to go to see the stars of the future!

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT

As of today, there are just 100 days to go until kick-off at the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2013, set to be the biggest event in the history of Turkish football.

Taylor made for World Cup job

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Peter Taylor has been appointed as head coach to lead England’s U-20 team to the 2013 FIFA World Cup Finals in Turkey this summer, with the former senior team caretaker manager signing a two-month contract.

Borges: The team’s our star performer

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:34:00 GMT

Despite the absence of holders Brazil and record winners Argentina, Portugal’s coach told FIFA.com he is not taking anything for granted ahead of Turkey 2013.

Yilmaz: The U-20 World Cup is a stepping stone

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:56:00 GMT

Mere months ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, FIFA.com spoke exclusively to Turkey forward Burak Yilmaz, who appeared at the competition in 2005.

FIFA Grassroots Course begins in Antalya

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:37:00 GMT

As part of the build-up to the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2013, which takes place in Turkey between June 21–July 13, various 'Children’s Football Grassroots Activities' will be held in host cities thanks to a collaboration between FIFA and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).

Mexico dominate New World four

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:12:00 GMT

Mexico were crowned CONCACAF youth champions for the 12th time on Sunday, and will be joined at Turkey 2013 by runners-up USA and new boys El Salvador and Cuba.

Investment triggers Cuban breakthrough

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:01:00 GMT

Cuba have qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time in their history, deserved reward for many years of investment in grassroots football on the island.

El Salvador, Mexico complete quartet

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:56:00 GMT

El Salvador have joined Cuba in reaching the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time with historic qualification at the expense of Panama, while Mexico also booked their ticket to Turkey 2013 with a one-sided win over Jamaica.