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.
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.
There were no surprises in Wednesday’s four Round of 16 games, though Nigeria, Spain and France had to dig deep to progress, with only Brazil coasting through.
A lone Edafe Egbedi strike seven minutes in the second half proved enough to propel Nigeria into the quarter-finals at the expense of England.
World-class goalkeeping has been scarce commodity for England of late, but young Jack Butland's form at Colombia 2011 suggests that could soon change.
