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.
When the sporting disappointment has faded for the eight teams who have exited Colombia 2011 at the first hurdle, memories will remain of an unforgettable FIFA U-20 World Cup experience.
The penultimate round of group fixtures at the FIFA U–20 World Cup Colombia 2011 was a day packed with conflicting emotions, as teams' fates were sealed - seeing them progress or head home.
A solitary Emmanuel Mbongo goal proved enough for the Africans to win 1-0, go through as Group B runners-up and end the South Americans' participation in the tournament.
Cameroon forward Franck Ohandza speaks to FIFA.com about club football in Thailand and his nation’s final group game against Uruguay on Friday at Colombia 2011.