U-20 World Cup: SA's Fixtures & Rising Stars You Need to Watch!
The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 is Here!
The FIFA U-20 World Cup is currently underway in Chile, running from September 27th to October 19th. This tournament showcases the future stars of football, with 24 nations battling it out for the coveted title. Keep an eye out, because many legends like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland started their journey here!
South Africa is in Group E, alongside France, New Caledonia, and the USA. Let's take a look at their group stage schedule:
- USA vs. South Africa – Sunday, Oct. 5 | 1:48 PM MT | FS2
Broadcast Coverage: You can catch the action live on FOX Sports (FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus) and Telemundo/Peacock for Spanish commentary. Highlights and exclusive content will also be available through U.S. Soccer and Football Australia.
Players to Watch
Several Colorado Rapids players are representing their countries at the tournament, including Adam Beaudry and Noah Cobb (USA) and Lucas Herrington (Australia). Keep an eye on these rising talents as they compete on the world stage. Adam Beaudry brings valuable experience from the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup and the 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship. Noah Cobb is a key player in the U.S. defense.
Group Stage Schedules
USA Group Stage
- USA vs. New Caledonia – Monday, Sept. 29 | 4:55 PM MT | FS1
- USA vs. France – Thursday, Oct. 2 | 1:48 PM MT | FS2
- USA vs. South Africa – Sunday, Oct. 5 | 1:48 PM MT | FS2
Australia Group Stage
- Australia vs. Italy – Sunday, Sept. 28 | Final: 1-0 Italy | Herrington did not feature
- Australia vs. Argentina – Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 5:00 PM MT | FS2
- Australia vs. Cuba – Saturday, Oct. 4 | 5:00 PM MT | FS1
Stay tuned for more updates and results as the tournament progresses!