FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

May 23 - June 15

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Final Tournament Standing

1

UKR

Winner

Ukraine

2

KOR

Runner-up

Korea Republic

3

ECU

Third place

Ecuador

4

ITA

Fourth place

Italy

TOURNAMENT AWARDS

About

Ukraine triumph as records fall

After 4,950 minutes of play, 52 matches and 153 goals, it's all over! The FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019 drew to a close in Lodz after four weeks of action, with Ukraine conquering their first FIFA competition.

With excitement right to the final whistle, the Eastern Europeans' 3-1 win over Korea Republic in the final was a fitting conclusion, with many memorable moments, records, and strong individual and team performances.

MATCHES

Tournament News

BIELSKO-BIALA, POLAND - MAY 24: The shirt of Valerii Bondar of Ukraine is seen with a pennant inside the Ukraine dressing room ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup group D match between Ukraine and USA at Bielsko-Biala Stadium on May 24, 2019 in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. (Photo by Boris Streubel - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

What happened to the stars of Poland 2019?

15 Jun 2020

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 08: Jose Cifuentes of Ecuador celebrates scoring his teams opening goal during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter Final match between USA and Ecuador at Gdynia Stadium on June 08, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Stephen Pond - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT

24 Jun 2019

Limbani Matola, Commercial and Marketing Director for the Malawi FA, was brought in thanks to the FIFA Forward 2.0 Programme to work as FIFA Marketing Venue Manager for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019 in Bydgoszcz.

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

FIFA Forward leaving a legacy at the U-20 World Cup

20 Jun 2019

Already called up to the senior national side and bought by Real Madrid in 2018, goalkeeper Andriy Lunin displayed all his talent during Ukraine's victorious campaign at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. He was awarded the adidas Golden Glove for his performances at Poland 2019. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Tears of joy and sadness as awards handed out

15 Jun 2019

LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 15: Valerii Bondar of Ukraine lifts the FIFA U-20 World Cup Trophy following his team's victory in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic at Lodz Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Spirited comeback earns Ukraine first U-20 title

15 Jun 2019

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LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 15: Kyrylo Dryshliuk of Ukraine (L) and Oleksiy Khakhlov of Ukraine celebrate with the FIFA U-20 World Cup trophy following their sides victory in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic at Lodz Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

The keys to Ukraine's breakthrough performance

LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 15: Director of FIFA Refereeing, Massimo Busacca speaks with the media prior to the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic at Lodz Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Referee media briefing held before final

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 14: Richard Mina of Ecuador celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Play-Off match between Italy and Ecuador at Gdynia Stadium on June 14, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Mina sparks historic finish for Ecuador

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 14: Jordan Rezabala of Ecuador battles for possession with Roberto Alberico of Italy during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Play-Off match between Italy and Ecuador at Gdynia Stadium on June 14, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Ecuador beat Italy for bronze

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 20: Stanisa Mandic of Serbia lifts the FIFA U-20 World Cup after victory over Brazil in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Final match between Brazil and Serbia at North Harbour Stadium on June 20, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Five surprise finalists in U-20 World Cup history

LUBLIN, POLAND - JUNE 11: Players of Korea Republic celebrate following their sides victory in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ecuador and Korea Republic at Arena Lublin on June 11, 2019 in Lublin, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Gwangyeon at his best on the biggest stage

Tournament News

LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 15: The Ukraine team celebrate with the FIFA U-20 World Cup Trophy following their team's victory in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic at Lodz Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 15: Valerii Bondar of Ukraine lifts the FIFA U-20 World Cup Trophy following his team's victory in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic at Lodz Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 15: Yukhym Konoplia of Ukraine celebrates with the FIFA U-20 World Cup Trophy following his team's victory in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic at Lodz Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 15: Kangin Lee of Korea Republic poses with his Adidas Golden Ball Award and Andriy Lunin of Ukraine poses with his Adidas Golden Glove Award following the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic at Lodz Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC 2019 FINAL: UKR KOR

15 Jun 2019

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 14: Jordy Alcivar of Ecuador battles for possession with Roberto Alberico of Italy during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Play-Off match between Italy and Ecuador at Gdynia Stadium on June 14, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 14: Alessandro Tripaldelli of Italy inspects the pitch with his team mates ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Play-Off match between Italy and Ecuador at Gdynia Stadium on June 14, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 14: Raoul Bellanova of Italy inspects the pitch ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Play-Off match between Italy and Ecuador at Gdynia Stadium on June 14, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 14: Davide Frattesi and Gianluca Scamacca of Italy inspect the pitch ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Play-Off match between Italy and Ecuador at Gdynia Stadium on June 14, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC 2019: ITA ECU

14 Jun 2019

LUBLIN, POLAND - JUNE 11: A general view as the shirts of Taehyeon Hwang, Jaeik Lee and Jisol Lee of Korea Republic are displayed inside the Korea Republic dressing room ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ecuador and Korea Republic at Arena Lublin on June 11, 2019 in Lublin, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

LUBLIN, POLAND - JUNE 11: Kyuhyuk Lee (L) and Jaehyeon Go of Korea Republic (R) inspect the pitch ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ecuador and Korea Republic at Arena Lublin on June 11, 2019 in Lublin, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

LUBLIN, POLAND - JUNE 11: Players of Korea Republic inspect the pitch from the bench ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ecuador and Korea Republic at Arena Lublin on June 11, 2019 in Lublin, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC 2019: ECU KOR

11 Jun 2019

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 11: A general view inside the Italy dressing room ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ukraine and Italy at Gdynia Stadium on June 11, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 11: A captain's armband is seen next to the kit of Andrea Pinamonti of Italy inside the Italy dressing room ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ukraine and Italy at Gdynia Stadium on June 11, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 11: U20 Italys Alessandro Tripaldelli looks forward before the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ukraine and Italy at Gdynia Stadium on June 11, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 11: A general view inside the Ukraine dressing room ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ukraine and Italy at Gdynia Stadium on June 11, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC 2019: UKR ITA

11 Jun 2019

BIELSKO-BIALA, POLAND - JUNE 08: Fans of Korea Republic show their support during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter Final match between Korea Republic and Senegal at Bielsko-Biala Stadium on June 08, 2019 in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

BIELSKO-BIALA, POLAND - JUNE 08: Players of Senegal take a moment of reflection before their warm up ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter Final match between Korea Republic and Senegal at Bielsko-Biala Stadium on June 08, 2019 in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

BIELSKO-BIALA, POLAND - JUNE 08: A general view inside the Senegal dressing room ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter Final match between Korea Republic and Senegal at Bielsko-Biala Stadium on June 08, 2019 in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

BIELSKO-BIALA, POLAND - JUNE 08: Ibrahima Niane of Senegal arrives at the stadium ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter Final match between Korea Republic and Senegal at Bielsko-Biala Stadium on June 08, 2019 in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC KOR SEN

8 Jun 2019

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GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 08: The tournament mascot is seen with the flag of Ecuador ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter Final match between USA and Ecuador at Gdynia Stadium on June 08, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Stephen Pond - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC USA ECU

TYCHY, POLAND - JUNE 07: Luca Pellegrini of Italy arrives at the stadium ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter Final match between Italy and Mali at Tychy Stadium on June 07, 2019 in Tychy, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC 2019: ITA MLI

LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 07: Dmytro Riznyk, Danylo Beskorovainyi and Vladyslav Kucheruk of Ukraine inspect the pitch ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Quarter Final match between Colombia and Ukraine at Lodz Stadium on June 07, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC 2019: COL UKR

BIELSKO-BIALA, POLAND - JUNE 04: Boubacar Konte of Mali (11) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with team mates during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Mali at Bielsko-Biala Stadium on June 04, 2019 in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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U20WC 2019: ARG MLI

LUBLIN, POLAND - JUNE 04: Korea players celebrate victory after the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 match between Japan and Korea Republic at Arena Lublin on June 04, 2019 in Lublin, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC 2019: JPN KOR

BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND - JUNE 04: United States players celebrate victory after the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 match between France and USA at Bydgoszcz Stadium on June 04, 2019 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Tournaments

U20WC 2019: FRA USA

Tournament News

TYCHY, POLAND - MAY 31: Kangin Lee of Korea Republic plays with the ball during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup group F match between Korea Republic and Argentina at Tychy Stadium on May 31, 2019 in Tychy, Poland. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Lee Kangin: The future of Korea Republic?

19 Nov 2020

Erling Håland's nine goals in one game against Honduras at Poland 2019 set a new record that will be difficult to beat. Since then, the adidas Golden Boot winner has been called up to the senior national team and has shone with Austrian side Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023™

Erling Haaland: The next big thing?

17 Oct 2020

FIFA's Year in Football 2019

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Paraguay 2019™

2019: FIFA's Year in Football

30 Dec 2019

LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 15: Players of Ukraine celebrate inside their dressing room following their victory in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic at Lodz Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023™

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019: The Movie

23 Jul 2019

Poland 2019: Tournament review

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Poland 2019: Tournament review

15 Jun 2019

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LODZ, POLAND - JUNE 15: Valerii Bondar of Ukraine lifts the FIFA U-20 World Cup Trophy following his team's victory in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Final between Ukraine and Korea Republic at Lodz Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Lodz, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023™

Poland 2019 Final: Ukraine 3-1 Korea Republic

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 14: Jordan Rezabala of Ecuador battles for possession with Roberto Alberico of Italy during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Play-Off match between Italy and Ecuador at Gdynia Stadium on June 14, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023™

Poland 2019: Italy 0-1 Ecuador

BYDGOSZCZ, POLAND - MAY 31: Feras Albrikan of Saudi Arabia battles for possession with Soyell Trejos of Panama during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup group E match between Saudi Arabia and Panama at Bydgoszcz Stadium on May 31, 2019 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. (Photo by Marc Atkins - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Poland 2019: Great goals

Boniek

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Boniek: Poland was a perfect fit for the U-20 World Cup

GDYNIA, POLAND - JUNE 11: Player of Ukraine celebrate inside the dressing room following their sides victory in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ukraine and Italy at Gdynia Stadium on June 11, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Poland 2019: Semi-finals review

LUBLIN, POLAND - JUNE 11: Seyun Kim of Korea Republic battles for possession with Exon Vallecilla of Ecuador during the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Ecuador and Korea Republic at Arena Lublin on June 11, 2019 in Lublin, Poland. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019™

Poland 2019: Ecuador 0-1 Korea Republic

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