Group stage World Cup U20 2023 has ended. In which two Asian representatives, Japan U20 and Iraq U20, were eliminated. In which Iraq U20 ranked bottom of Group E with only got 1 point after 3 matches. And Japan U20 ranked third in Group C with 3 points after 3 matches.
So football Asia only has two representatives participating in the knockout round of the tournament: U20 Uzbekistan and U20 Korea. U20 Uzbekistan created a surprise when they won second place in Group A with 4 points. Similarly, U20 Korea also ranked second in Group F with 5 points.
In the 1/8 round, the two Asian representatives did not face a big challenge. U20 Uzbekistan only clashed with U20 Israel (second in Group C) while the Kim Chi team met U20 Ecuador (second in Group B). These are just opponents on par with the two Asian representatives.
Maybe the real challenge will come to them in the quarterfinals. If they overcome U20 Israel U20 Uzbekistan will meet the winner of the match between U20 Brazil and U20 Tunisia. Meanwhile, if they win, U20 Ecuador U20 Korea will meet the winner of the match between U20 Argentina and U20 Nigeria.
The most notable match in the 1/8 round of World Cup U20 2023 is the duel between two strong football backgrounds, U20 England and U20 Italy. The remaining matches include U20 USA vs U20 New Zealand U20 Gambia vs U20 Uruguay U20 Colombia vs U20 Slovakia.
According to the schedule, the matches in the 1/8 round will take place over three days, May 30 and 31. and 1/6. The tournament final will take place on June 11.
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