FIFA.com takes a look at the tournament's intriguing statistics, including a Spaniard’s rapid strike rate, a Portuguese keeper’s shut-out success and the curious progressions of England and Guatemala to the Round of 16.
Eight years after their last FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph, Brazil lifted the trophy for the fifth time in front of record-breaking crowds at Colombia 2011.
A shortlist of 10 candidates for the adidas golden ball, which will be awarded to the most outstanding player of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, was announced today by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG).
Portugal staged a sensational shoot-out comeback to eliminate Argentina, while Mexico broke the hearts of a football-impassioned nation by knocking out Colombia.
Following a 0-0 draw, the South Americans were nigh on through to the semi-finals, but Mika produced three saves to earn the Iberians an incredible 5-4 win on penalties.
A vital ingredient in Portugal's four clean sheets in four games has been the physical presence of defensive midfielder Danilo and his insatiable appetite for protecting his backline.
