Complete List of 24 Countries Participating in the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia

CNN Indonesia

Monday, 13 March 2023 00:01 WIB

The 24 participating countries for the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia are complete. (doc. AFC)

Jakarta, CNNIndonesia —

Participant 2023 U-20 World Cup is complete. The following is a list of 24 national teams that have qualified for the 2023 U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.

South Korea and Japan are the last two teams to ensure they qualify for the U-20 World Cup. This happened in line with their success in reaching the semifinals of the U-20 Asian Cup on Sunday (12/3).

South Korea beat China 3-1 in extra time. Sung Jin Young and Choi Seok Hyun were the goalscorers in extra time after the two teams drew 1-1 in normal time.

Meanwhile, Japan followed South Korea’s steps a few hours later. Japan beat Jordan with a score of 2-0.

After a goalless draw in the first half, Japan stomped in the second half. Goals from Isa Sakamoto and Naoki Kumata led Japan to qualify for Indonesia.

With the completion of the quarter-finals of the U-20 Asian Cup, it means that the 24 teams participating in the U-20 World Cup are complete.

After the 24 participants are complete, the U-20 World Cup will now await a draw. The drawing will take place on March 31.