2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup squads explained
The 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup was an international football tournament held in Argentina from 20 May to 11 June 2023. The 24 participating national teams were required to register a squad of 21 players, including at least three goalkeepers (Regulations Article 27.1). Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament. The tournament exclusively required players to be born between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2007 to be eligible, that is, they had to be a maximum of 20 years old and at least 16 years old by the end of the calendar year in which the competition was played (Regulations Article 24.2).[1]
Each participating national team had to submit a provisional list of a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 55 players (including at least four goalkeepers) to FIFA by the deadline stipulated by them (10 April 2023).[2] The provisional lists were not published by FIFA and player changes were allowed only in exceptional cases (Regulations Article 25). The final list of 21 players per national team had to be submitted to FIFA by the deadline stipulated by them (10 May). All players in the final list had to be chosen from the respective provisional list. Players in the final squad could be replaced by a player from the preliminary squad due to serious injury or illness up to 24 hours prior to kickoff of the team's first match (Regulations Article 27).
FIFA published final lists of all teams on 12 May 2023.[3] [4]
The age listed for each player is on 20 May 2023, the first day of the tournament. The nationality for each club reflects the national association (not the league) to which the club is affiliated. A flag is included for coaches who are of a different nationality than their own national team. Players name marked in bold have been capped at full international level.
Group A
Argentina
Argentina announced a provisional squad of 37 players on 18 April 2023.[5] [6] The final squad was then announced on 3 May 2023.[7] [8]
Head coach: Javier Mascherano
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan announced their final squad on 8 May 2023.[9]
Head coach: Ravshan Khaydarov
Guatemala
Guatemala announced their final squad on 11 May 2023.[10] [11]
Head coach: Rafael Loredo
New Zealand
New Zealand announced their final squad on 1 May 2023.[12]
Head coach: Darren Bazeley
Group B
United States
The United States announced their final squad on 10 May 2023.[13] Mauricio Cuevas withdrew injured and was replaced by Michael Halliday on 18 May.[14]
Head coach: Mikey Varas
Ecuador
Ecuador announced their final squad on 9 May 2023.[15] [16] [17]
Head coach: Miguel Bravo
Fiji
Fiji announced their final squad on 10 May 2023.[18] [19]
Head coach: Bobby Mimms
Slovakia
Slovakia announced a provisional squad of 48 players on 2 May 2023.[20] [21] The final squad was announced on 11 May 2023.[22] [23] On 15 May, Bálint Csóka replaced Dominik Hollý, who had withdrawn due to an injury.
Head coach: Albert Rusnák[24]
Group C
Senegal
Senegal announced their final squad on 10 May 2023.[25] [26] On 22 May, N'Diack Sall replaced Landing Badji, who had withdrawn due to an injury.
Head coach: Malick Daf
Japan
Japan announced their final squad on 9 May 2023.[27]
Head coach: Koichi Togashi
Israel
Israel announced their final squad on 7 May 2023.[28] [29] Goalkeeper Nitai Greis replaced goalkeeper Lior Gliklich, who had withdrawn due to an injury.
Head coach: Ofir Haim
Colombia
Colombia announced their squad on 9 May 2023.[30] [31]
Head coach: Héctor Cárdenas
Group D
Italy
Italy announced their squad on 11 May 2023.[32]
Head coach: Carmine Nunziata
Brazil
Brazil announced their final squad on 28 April 2023.[33] [34] On 3 May, Jean Pedroso replaced Kaiky, who had withdrawn due to an injury.[35] [36] On 7 May, Corinthians forward Pedrinho was replaced by Marquinhos because his club decided not to release him.[37] On 11 May, defender Michel was ruled out due to an injury,[38] and one day later was replaced by Douglas Mendes.[39]
Head coach: Ramon Menezes
Nigeria
Nigeria submitted a provisional squad of 55 players.[40] The final squad was announced on May 8 2023.[41] [42] On 9 May, goalkeeper Saheed Jimoh was replaced by John Utoblo.[43] [44]
Head coach: Ladan Bosso
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic announced their final squad on 8 May 2023.[45] [46] [47]
Head coach: Walter Benítez
Group E
Uruguay
Uruguay submitted a provisional squad of 45 players.[48] The final squad was announced on 8 May 2023.[49]
Head coach: Marcelo Broli
Iraq
Head coach: Emad Mohammed
The preliminary squad containing 51 players was submitted on 23 April 2023. Iraq announced the final squad on Wednesday 10th May. On 16 May, Abboud Rabah was replaced by Abbas Majed, while Sajjad Fadhil and Mohammed Emad Mohammed were announced as standby players to replace any players in the squad that cannot participate.
England
England announced their final squad on 11 May 2023.[50]
Head coach: Ian Foster
Tunisia
Tunisia announced their final squad on 8 May 2023.[51] [52] [53]
Head coach: Montasser Louhichi
Group F
France
France announced their final squad on 10 May 2023.[54] [55]
Head coach: Landry Chauvin
South Korea
South Korea announced their final squad on 5 May 2023.[56] [57]
Head coach: Kim Eun-jung
Gambia
The Gambia announced a provisional squad of 35 players on 1 May 2023.[58] [59] The final squad was announced on 10 May 2023.[60] [61]
Head coach: Abdoulie Bojang
Honduras
Honduras announced their final squad on 28 April 2023.[62] [63]
Head coach: Luis Alvarado
Notes and References
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- Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023 SQUAD LIST. FIFA. 12 May 2023. 12 May 2023.
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- Web site: AFA informó la lista preliminar de jugadores para el Mundial Sub 20. El Gráfico. 18 April 2023. 1 May 2023. es.
- Web site: Lista de convocados para el Mundial Sub 20. Argentine Football Association. 3 May 2023. es.
- Web site: La lista de CONVOCADOS de Argentina para el Mundial Sub 20. 5 May 2023. TyC Sports. 5 May 2023. es.
- Web site: Uzbekistan U20 team's squad for the World Cup in Argentina. Uzbekistan Football Association. ufa.uz. 8 May 2023. 9 May 2023.
- Web site: NUESTROS 21 GUERREROS MUNDIALISTAS. National Football Federation of Guatemala. fedefutguate.gt. 11 May 2023. 11 May 2023. es.
- Web site: Los convocados de la Selección de Guatemala para disputar el Mundial Sub-20 Argentina 2023. República. Utrera. Alicia. 11 May 2023. 11 May 2023. es.
- Web site: Squad named for men's FIFA U-20 World Cup. New Zealand Football. nzfootball.co.nz. 1 May 2023. 1 May 2023.
- Web site: U.S. UNDER-20 MYNT HEAD COACH MIKEY VARAS NAMES USA ROSTER FOR 2023 FIFA UNDER-20 WORLD CUP IN ARGENTINA. United States Soccer Federation. www.ussoccer.com. Chicago. 10 May 2023. 10 May 2023.
- Web site: Michael Halliday Replaces Mauricio Cuevas On USA's FIFA U-20 World Cup Roster . . 18 May 2023 . 19 May 2023.
- LaTri. Ecuadorian Football Federation. 1655985441642774552. Nuestros representantes, nuestros guerreros, los sobrinos favoritos del tío @PilsenerEcuador que formarán parte de la #Sub20. 9 May 2023. es.
- Web site: Mundial Sub 20: Estos son los convocados de Ecuador que disputaran este torneo. Ecuavisa. Fernando. Guevara. 9 May 2023. es.
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- Web site: Digicel Junior Bula Boys final squad for the FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 in Argentina.. Fiji Football Association. 10 May 2023. Facebook.
- Web site: Junior Bula Boys ready for World Cup. FBC News. Filipe. Naikaso. 10 May 2023.
- Web site: U20 – Tréner Rusnák povolal na záverečný kemp pred MS 26 hráčov. U20 – Coach Rusnák called-up 26 players for the final training camp before the WC. Slovak Football Association. Branislav. Sarňák. Bratislava. 2 May 2023. sk.
- Web site: Príprava pred MS do 20 rokov vrcholí, tréner Rusnák nominoval na kemp 26 hráčov. Preparation before the U20 World Championship culminates, coach Rusnák nominated 26 players for the camp. Sportnet SME. TASR. Bratislava. 3 May 2023. sk.
- Web site: U20 – Tréner Rusnák predstavil nomináciu na MS: Sú v nej všetci hráči, o ktorých sme mali predstavu. U20 – Coach Rusnák presented the nomination for the WC: It includes all the players we had an idea about. Slovak Football Association. Branislav. Sarňák. Bratislava. 11 May 2023. sk.
- Web site: Rusnák predstavil nomináciu na MS U20, figurujú v nej aj posily z Trenčína. Rusnák presented the nomination for the U20 WC, which also includes reinforcements from Trenčín. Sportnet SME. TASR. Bratislava. 11 May 2023. sk.
- Web site: MS U20 - Dominik Hollý za tímom nepricestuje, tréner musel povolať náhradníka. WC U20 - Dominik Hollý will not travel with the team, the coach had to call a substitute. Slovak Football Association. 15 May 2023. sk.
- Web site: La liste des 21 joueurs retenus par le coach Malick Daf pour la Coupe du Monde U20, Argentine 2023. Senegalese Football Federation. 10 May 2023. 10 May 2023. Facebook. fr.
- Web site: SENEGAL-MONDE-FOOTBALL / Mondial U20 : Malick Daf sélectionne 21 joueurs pour la compétition. Agence de Presse Sénégalaise. Dakar. 11 May 2023. 12 May 2023. fr.
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- Web site: 21 שחקנים זומנו לקראת המשחקים בארגנטינה. הנבחרת תמריא בעוד שבוע. 21 players were called-up for the matches in Argentina. The team will fly out in one week.. Israel Football Association. 7 May 2023. 9 May 2023. he.
- Web site: אוסקר גלוך בחוץ: סגל ישראל למונדיאליטו. Oscar Gloukh is out: the Israel's World Cup team. Sports Channel. 7 May 2023. he.
- Web site: Convocatoria de la Selección Colombia Sub 20 – Copa Mundial de la FIFA Argentina 2023. Colombian Football Federation. 9 May 2023. es. 10 May 2023. 28 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230528111533/https://fcf.com.co/index.php/2023/05/09/convocatoria-de-la-seleccion-colombia-sub-20-copa-mundial-de-la-fifa-argentina-2023/. dead.
- Web site: Oficial: la lista de convocados por Colombia para el Mundial sub-20. Official: list of called-up players by Colombia for the U-20 World Cup. El Espectador. 9 May 2023. es.
- Web site: Ufficializzata la lista dei 21 convocati per il Mondiale in Argentina. Italian Football Federation. 11 May 2023. it.
- Web site: Seleção Brasileira está convocada para a Copa do Mundo FIFA Sub-20. Brazil national team is called-up for the U-20 World Cup. Brazilian Football Confederation. 28 April 2023. pt-br.
- Web site: Convocados da Seleção para o Mundial Sub-20: veja a lista de Ramon. National team calls-up for the U-20 World Cup: see Ramon's list. Globo Esporte. ge.globo.com. Mota. Cahê. 28 April 2023. 5 May 2023. pt-br.
- Web site: Zagueiro Jean é convocado para a Copa do Mundo Sub-20. Defender Jean is called-up for the U-20 World Cup. Brazilian Football Confederation. 3 May 2023. pt-br.
- Web site: Zagueiro do Coritiba, Jean Pedroso é convocado pela seleção para o Mundial Sub-20. Coritiba's defender, Jean Pedroso is called-up to the national team for the U-20 World Cup. Globo Esporte. ge.globo.com. Mota. Cahê. 3 May 2023. 5 May 2023. pt-br.
- Web site: Marquinhos está convocado para a Copa do Mundo Sub-20. Marquinhos is called-up for the U-20 World Cup. Brazilian Football Confederation. 6 May 2023. pt-br.
- Web site: Zagueiro Michel tem lesão diagnosticada e está fora do Mundial. Brazilian Football Confederation. Defender Michel has diagnosed an injury and is out of the World Cup. 11 May 2023. pt-br.
- Web site: Douglas Mendes está convocado para a Copa do Mundo Sub-20. Douglas Mendes is called-up for the U-20 World Cup. Brazilian Football Confederation. 12 May 2023. pt-br.
- Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles list 55 on provisional squad. Blueprint. Akinbobola. Adeola. 26 April 2023. 1 May 2023.
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- sedofutbol. Dominican Football Federation. 1655694493188866049. Estos son los 21 jugadores convocados por Walter Benitez que defenderán con orgullo nuestros colores en la Copa del Mundo FIFA Sub-20 Argentina 2023. 8 May 2023. es.
- Web site: República Dominicana anuncia jugadores convocados para Mundial FIFA Sub-20. Dominican Republic announces players called-up for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. ESPN. 8 May 2023. 9 May 2023. es.
- Web site: La Sub-20 de República Dominicana llegó a Buenos Aires para el mundial. Dominican Republic under-20 arrived in Buenos Aires for the World Cup. Dominican Football Federation. 9 May 2023. 9 May 2023. es.
- Web site: "Me encantaría que un hombre como Marcelo Bielsa haga una devolución de mis entrenamientos". "I would love to have a man like Marcelo Bielsa make a return of my trainings.". 970 Universal. Sánchez. Christian. 26 April 2023. es.
- Web site: Marcelo Broli dió a conocer la lista de convocados para el Mundial sub-20. Marcelo Broli announced the list of called-up players for the U-20 World Cup. Uruguayan Football Association. 8 May 2023.
- Web site: England MU20s squad named for World Cup in Argentina. The Football Association. www.englandfootball.com. Veevers. Nicholas. 11 May 2023.
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- Web site: LE GROUPE POUR LA COUPE DU MONDE. The team for the World Cup. France Football Federation. Gaillard. Claire. 10 May 2023. 10 May 2023. fr.
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- Web site: Gambia's provisional U-20 World Cup squad. Gambia Football Federation. 1 May 2023. Instagram.
- Web site: Coach Bojang announces squad ahead of FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Point. Lamin. Darboe. 3 May 2023. 3 May 2023.
- Web site: Coach Abdoulie Bojang unveiled his 21-man squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. Gambia Football Federation. 10 May 2023. 10 May 2023. Facebook.
- Web site: Coach Lie Bojang unveils final 21-man squad for FIFA World Cup. The Point. 12 May 2023. 12 May 2023.
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- Web site: ¡Oficial! Honduras confirma a los guerreros convocados para el Mundial Sub-20 en Argentina. El Heraldo. Rivera. Sergio. Tegucigalpa. 28 April 2023. 3 May 2023. es.