Uruguay win maiden U-20 World Cup title

ANKARA

Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to win their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup on Sunday.

Uruguayan midfielder Luciano Rodriguez scored the winner in the 86th minute for his nation in the Argentina 2023 final at the La Plata Stadium.

Earlier in the day, Israel beat South Korea 3-1 to take the bronze medal.

Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei was given Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards for scoring seven goals in seven matches and being the tournament’s top scorer.

Italy’s goalkeeper Sebastiano Desplanches was awarded with Golden Glove.

The next U-20 World Cup is planned to be held in 2025.

Argentina have won the title for a record six times.

• Cesare Casadei
• FIFA U-20 World Cup
• Italy
• Luciano Rodriguez
• Sebastiano Desplanches