FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Full Schedule, Fixtures & Match Timings

The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 is set to kick off in Chile from September 27 to October 19, bringing together the world’s top youth football talent for an action-packed tournament. With 24 teams, four host cities, and a total of 52 matches, this prestigious event promises thrilling football and future stars in the making. Whether you’re a passionate fan or just want to follow your national team, this complete guide covers the full schedule, fixtures, and official match timings — including conversions for viewers in different time zones like India. Stay tuned for all the key dates and match-ups that will define this year’s U-20 global football showdown.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the FIFA U‑20 World Cup 2025 — full match schedule, fixtures, and kick‑off times (local times in Chile, CLT):

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🏟 Tournament Overview

• Host country: Chile (Santiago, Valparaíso, Rancagua & Talca)
• Dates: 27 September – 19 October 2025

📅 Group Stage Schedule

Matchday 1 – Saturday, 27 Sept & Sunday, 28 Sept

(All times CLT)

• 27 Sept: Japan vs Egypt (20:00), South Korea vs Ukraine (20:00), Chile vs New Zealand (23:00), Paraguay vs Panama (23:00)
• 28 Sept: Morocco vs Spain (20:00), Italy vs Australia (20:00), Brazil vs Mexico (23:00), Cuba vs Argentina (23:00)

Matchday 2 – Tuesday, 30 Sept & Wednesday, 1 Oct

• 30 Sept: Egypt vs New Zealand (20:00), Panama vs Ukraine (20:00), Chile vs Japan (23:00), South Korea vs Paraguay (23:00)
• 1 Oct: Spain vs Mexico (20:00), Italy vs Cuba (20:00), Brazil vs Morocco (23:00), Argentina vs Australia (23:00)

Matchday 3 – Thursday & Friday, 2–3 Oct

• 2 Oct: USA vs France (20:00), Colombia vs Norway (20:00), South Africa vs New Caledonia (23:00), Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia (23:00)
• 3 Oct: Panama vs South Korea (20:00), Ukraine vs Paraguay (20:00), Egypt vs Chile (23:00), New Zealand vs Japan (23:00)

🔁 Knockout Stages

• Round of 16: 7–9 October — two matches per evening (19:30 & 23:00) in Valparaíso, Talca & Santiago
• Quarter‑finals: 11–12 October — four matches across various cities, kick‑offs at 20:00 and 23:00
• Semi‑finals: 15 October — two games, 20:00 & 23:00
• Third‑place Playoff: 18 October, 19:00 (Estadio Nacional, Santiago)
• Final: 19 October, 23:00 (Estadio Nacional, Santiago)

🕒 Time Zone & Viewing Notes

• All timings are Chile Standard Time (CLT).
• India (IST, UTC+5:30) is +8.5 hours ahead of CLT. For example, a 20:00 CLT match kicks off at 4:30 AM IST, and 23:00 CLT corresponds to 7:30 AM IST.
• Broadcast platforms in India have not yet been confirmed. Historically, platforms like FanCode have streamed FIFA youth tournaments in India

📋 Summary Table (Group Stage Highlights)

✅ Final Thoughts

• The tournament spans 24 teams, playing 52 matches across four Chilean cities
• As the event progresses through the group phase into the knockout rounds, key times like 20:00 CLT and 23:00 CLT recur frequently.
• Use the CLT → IST conversion above to track kickoff times in India.

🎥 How to Stream the FIFA U‑20 World Cup 2025

🌐 Global & Official Platforms

• FIFA+: The official streaming platform of FIFA continues to be the primary platform for U‑20 matches. Viewers worldwide can stream live matches, replays, highlights, and related content for free via FIFA+

📍 India-specific Viewing Options

• No dedicated Indian TV broadcaster has yet been announced for this edition. However, FIFA+ remains accessible as the global platform
• Based on precedent from previous tournaments, FanCode has held digital rights for major football events in India (e.g., AFC and FIFA youth competitions), so it’s highly likely to be a streaming partner again Wikipedia.

📌 Quick Summary