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.
Los Cafeteros trailed with 11 minutes left on the clock, but two late goals secured the hosts a 3-2 defeat of Costa Rica and a place in the quarter-finals.
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.
FIFA.com hears from Costa Rica coach and birthday boy Ronald Gonzalez on his plans to upset the odds in his charges’ FIFA U-20 World Cup Round-of-16 match with Colombia.
Colombia goalkeeper Cristian Bonilla tells FIFA.com about how, as an overweight eight-year-old, he swapped scoring goals for saving shots, and about his desire to be regarded as the best in his position at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
