FIFA U20 World Cup: List of all winners

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Published at :October 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Modified at :October 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM

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South American nations have dominated at this age level

The FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 culminated with Morocco being crowned the champions of the tournament. This competition was started in 1977 and was earlier known as the FIFA World Youth Championship.

This competition takes place every two years. The 2023 edition took place after four years due to COVID-19, which saw 24 teams take part in this tournament.

Argentina have won the most FIFA U20 World Cup titles in the competition’s history. They have won six titles, and the last title came in 2007.

Brazil are just behind them with five cups. They have the best record when it comes to reaching the finals. Brazil have played nine times in the U20 World Cup. Both these South American nations have shown domination at the U20 level.

Portugal and Serbia are tied for two titles each. Every other country on the list has only won one title.

South American nations have won 12 titles combined with only three teams winning the final. Eight European nations won the cup and their total is 10. Ghana is the only African country to win the FIFA U20 World Cup. Asian teams and CONCACAF teams have reached the finals but were unable to win the trophy.

Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, and Sergio Aguero have won this competition. These four players also won the Golden Ball Award. Messi and Aguero won the Golden Boot award. This tournament provides a great platform for these players. Clubs can also scout these players and there are chances that the player might get a good deal.

With the 2023 edition recently concluded, here is the list of all the winners of this trophy.

FIFA U20 World Cup: Winners

1977: Soviet Union
1979: Argentina
1981: West Germany
1983: Brazil
1985: Brazil
1987: Yugoslavia
1989: Portugal
1991: Portugal
1993: Brazil
1995: Argentina
1997: Argentina
1999: Spain
2002: Argentina
2003: Brazil
2005: Argentina
2007: Argentina
2009: Ghana
2011: Brazil
2013: France
2015: Serbia
2017: England
2019: Ukraine
2023: Uruguay
2025: Morocco

Which country has won the most U20 World Cups?

Argentina have won the most U20 World Cups, winning it six times.

Who is the recent U20 World Cup winner?

Morocco in 2025 are the recent U20 World Cup winner.

Who won the first-ever U20 World Cup winner?

The Soviet Union won the first-ever U20 World Cup.

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