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U-20 World Cup 2013: Groups, Fixtures, Teams, Preview and More

Timothy RappJun 3, 2018

We may have to wait a year for the World Cup in Brazil, but we'll get to see the stars of tomorrow compete this summer in the U-20 World Cup in Turkey. 

With the Confederations Cup already in action and the U-20 World Cup starting soon, there will be plenty of chances to get your international soccer fix fulfilled this summer. 

Below, you'll find everything you need to know heading into the tournament, including the teams, groups, a full list of fixtures and a preview of all the action. Enjoy.

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Groups

Group A: France, Ghana, USA, Spain 

Group B:Cuba, Korea Republic, Nigeria, Portugal

Group C: Turkey, El Salvador, Colombia, Australia

Group D: Mexico, Greece, Paraguay, Mali

Group E: Chile, Egypt, England, Iraq

Group F: New Zealand, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Croatia 

Matches and Viewing Schedule

Group A

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
2June 21 at 11 a.m. ETIstanbulFrance vs. GhanaWatchESPN
4June 21 at 2 p.m. ETIstanbulUSA vs. SpainESPN2; WatchESPN
13June 24 at 11 a.m. ETIstanbulFrance vs. USAESPN2; ESPNU; WatchESPN
15June 24 at 2 p.m. ETIstanbulSpain vs. GhanaESPNU; WatchESPN
27June 27 at 1 p.m. ETIstanbulSpain vs. FranceWatchESPN
28June 27 at 1 p.m. ETKayseriGhana vs. USAESPNU; WatchESPN

Group B

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
1June 21 at 11 a.m. ETKayseriCuba vs. Korea RepublicWatchESPN
3June 21 at 2 p.m. ETKayseriNigeria vs. PortugalWatchESPN
14June 24 at 11 a.m. ETKayseriCuba vs. NigeriaWatchESPN
16June 24 at 2 p.m. ETKayseriPortugal vs. Korea RepublicWatchESPN
25June 27 at 10 a.m. ETIstanbulKorea Republic vs. NigeriaWatchESPN
26June 27 at 10 a.m. ETKayseriPortugal vs. CubaWatchESPN

Group C

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
5June 22 at 11 a.m. ETTrabzonColombia vs. AustraliaWatchESPN
7June 22 at 2 p.m. ETTrabzonTurkey vs. El SalvadorESPNU; WatchESPN
17June 25 at 11 a.m. ETRizeAustralia vs. El SalvadorWatchESPN
19June 25 at 2 p.m. ETRizeTurkey vs. ColombiaESPNU; WatchESPN
31June 28 at 2 p.m. ETTrabzonAustralia vs. TurkeyWatchESPN
32June 28 at 2 p.m. ETGaziantepEl Salvador vs. ColombiaWatchESPN

Group D

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
6June 22 at 11 a.m. ETGaziantepMexico vs. GreeceESPNU; WatchESPN 
8June 22 at 2 p.m. ETGaziantepParaguay vs. MaliWatchESPN
18June 25 at 11 a.m. ETGaziantepMexico vs. ParaguayESPN2; ESPNU; WatchESPN
20June 25 at 2 p.m. ETGaziantepMali vs. GreeceWatchESPN
29June 28 at 11 a.m. ETTrabzonGreece vs. ParaguayWatchESPN
30June 28 at 11 a.m. ETGaziantepMali vs. MexicoESPNU; WatchESPN

Group E

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
9June 23 at 11 a.m. ETAntalyaChile vs. EgyptESPNU; WatchESPN 
11June 23 at 2 p.m. ETAntalyaEngland vs. IraqESPNU; WatchESPN
21June 26 at 11 a.m. ETAntalyaChile vs. EnglandWatchESPN
23June 26 at 2 p.m. ETAntalyaIraq vs. EgyptWatchESPN
35June 29 at 2 p.m. ETAntalyaIraq vs. ChileWatchESPN
36June 29 at 2 p.m. ETBursaEgypt vs. EnglandESPNU; WatchESPN

Group F

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
10June 23 at 10 a.m. ETBursaNew Zealand vs. UzbekistanWatchESPN
12June 23 at 1 p.m. ETBursaUruguay vs. CroatiaWatchESPN
22June 26 at 11 a.m. ETBursaNew Zealand vs. UruguayWatchESPN
24June 26 at 2 p.m. ETBursaCroatia vs. UzbekistanWatchESPN
33June 29 at 11 a.m. ETAntalyaUzbekistan vs. UruguayWatchESPN
34June 29 at 11 a.m. ETBursaCroatia vs. New ZealandWatchESPN

 

Round of 16 (All Games on ESPNU or WatchESPN)

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeams
37July 2 at 11 a.m. ETIstanbul1A vs. 3CDE
38July 2 at 11 a.m. ETGaziantep1D vs. 3BEF
39July 2 at 2 p.m. ETIstanbul2B vs. 2F
40July 2 at 2 p.m. ETGaziantep2A vs. 2C
41July 3 at 11 a.m. ETKayseri1B vs. 3ACD
42July 3 at 11 a.m. ETBursa1F vs. 2E
43July 3 at 2 p.m. ETTrabzon1C vs. 3ABF
44July 3 at 2 p.m. ETAntalya1E vs. 2D

 

Quarterfinals

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
45July 6 at 11 a.m. ETRizeW40 vs. W38ESPNU; WatchESPN
46July 6 at 2 p.m. ETBursaW39 vs. W37ESPNU; WatchESPN
47July 7 at 11 a.m. ETKayseriW44 vs. W43ESPNU; WatchESPN
48July 7 at 2 p.m. ETIstanbulW41 vs. W42ESPNU; WatchESPN

 

Semifinals

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
49July 10 at 11 a.m. ETBursaW45 vs. W48ESPNU; WatchESPN
50July 10 at 2 p.m. ETTrabzonW47 vs. W46ESPNU; WatchESPN

 

Third-Place Game

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
51July 13 at 11 a.m. ETIstanbulL49 vs. L50ESPNU; WatchESPN

 

Final

MatchDate and TimeLocationTeamsWatch
52July 13 at 2 p.m. ETIstanbulW49 vs. W50ESPNU; WatchESPN

 

Preview

Welcome to the Group of Death, United States.

The Americans will face a brutal challenge attempting to reach the knockout stage with France and Spain standing in their way, alongside Ghana. 

France will be led by Juventus starlet Paul Pogba, who will arguably be the biggest star at this tournament. Of course, with Yaya Sanogo, Jean-Christophe Bahebeck and Samuel Umtiti, this is a loaded French side. 

And then there is Spain—in its 14th appearance at this tournament. With crafty midfielder Oliver and a slew of dangerous players in Gerard Deulofeu, Jese and Paco Alcacer, this Spanish side will be one of the favorites to watch for. 

In other words, despite having one of the more talented sides in recent memory, led by Santos Laguna's Hector Joya, it would be a pretty big surprise if the United States finished in the top two in Group A. The team will likely have to advance as one of the four third-place teams to move on.

Mexico could win the whole thing, however. With a strong unit led by Jesus Corona, Marco Bueno and Antonio Briseno and a very winnable group—Greece, Paraguay and Mali aren't pushovers, but they aren't on the level of Mexico—El Tri should do some damage in this tournament. 

Toulon runners-up Colombia, along with Portugal, Uruguay and England, should also threaten for the title.

 

Predictions

Loaded French and Spanish sides will advance out of Group A. Group B should be very interesting, with Portugal, Nigeria and the Korea Republic all capable of moving on, but I like Portugal and Nigeria to advance. 

Colombia will dominate Group C, with hosts Turkey tagging along as well, while Mexico and Greece should advance out of Group D with little issue. England and Egypt will survive a tough Group E, while Uruguay and Croatia will move on in Group F. 

Remember, in this tournament four third-place teams will advance. That's the meal ticket for the United States, along with the Korea Republic, Paraguay and Chile.

Look for Spain, France, Portugal and Colombia to reach the semifinals, with France knocking out Mexico in an excellent quarterfinal matchup. From there, France will defeat Portugal, while Spain will just sneak past a dangerous Colombia side. 

In the final, it will be Pogba leading France to a mild upset over Spain, avenging Spain's finish atop Group A.

 

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