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.
FIFA photographers have gone behind the scenes to bring you an exclusive view of Colombia 2011. From the changing room to the warm-up areas by way of the tunnel, we look at some of their shots.
Mexico have set up a quarter-final meeting with host nation Colombia after edging past Cameroon on penalties.
All four games were, exceptionally, decided by penalties. Colombia needed a last-gasp one to complete a thrilling comeback, while Argentina and Portugal also scored winners from the spot and Mexico triumphed in a shoot-out.
In any game, particularly one a long way from home, having some support can be the difference between a win and defeat, so many of the teams in Colombia have been out looking to charm themselves a 12th man.
Mexican national teams have already collected two prestigious trophies this summer. Captain Jorge Enriquez and his U–20 team-mates are now looking to make it three.
