Just over two months to go until the action gets underway at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, but the path to glory for the 24 nations set to land in the Far East was still a mystery. However, on 15 March at 15.00 in Suwon (7.00 CET), all changed with the Official Draw.
With the likes of Argentina to Vanuatu lining up, this year’s tournament is set to feature an exciting array of experienced nations and new talent. Thanks to FIFA.com, you were able to join them in watching it all unfold, with the draw live from the Suwon Atrium. You can re-watch
Former champions Diego Maradona, who triumphed in 1979, and fellow Argentinian Pablo Aimar, a title-winner in 1997, were entrusted with plucking the draw balls from the pots and arranging the protagonists for the tournament ahead.
Pot allocations
Korea Republic
Portugal
Uruguay
France
USA
Germany
Mexico
Argentina
New Zealand
Senegal
Japan
Costa Rica
Zambia
Honduras
England
Saudi Arabia
Italy
Venezuela
Ecuador
South Africa
Iran
Vietnam
Guinea
Vanuatu
Want to know more about how the draw worked? Draw Procedures: FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 in the related items will tell you all you need to know!