2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup — 20th FIFA U-20 World Cup, held in New Zealand in 2015
Serbia won their first FIFA title as an independent nation, defeating Brazil 2–1 in the final of the twentieth FIFA U-20 World Cup held in New Zealand.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 20th FIFA U-20 World Cup
- Total matches played
- 52 matches
- Host cities
- 7 cities
- Tournament dates
- 19 June – 11 July 2015
- Final score
- Serbia 2–1 Brazil
- Defending champions
- France (failed to qualify)
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
FIFA awarded the 2015 U-20 World Cup to New Zealand, marking the first time the tournament was held in that country and the third time on Oceanian soil, following Australia's hosting of the 1981 and 1993 editions. Planning began in January 2013, though stadium and city decisions were delayed by multiple postponements.
The tournament was held across seven New Zealand cities from 19 June to 11 July 2015, featuring 52 matches among 24 nations. Serbia and Brazil advanced to the final, where Serbia claimed victory with a 2–1 scoreline. Defending champions France were absent, having failed to qualify through UEFA's tournament.
Serbia's victory marked the first FIFA competition title won by a team representing the country since its independence from Yugoslavia and the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro. France became the fourth consecutive title-holder to fail to qualify for the following tournament, highlighting growing parity in youth international football.
Result
at New Zealand (seven host cities)