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TOURNAMENT FACTS / New Zealand will host the 20th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup / Tournament was previously known as the FIFA World Youth Championship / Tournament was first held in Tunisia in

1 TOURNAMENT FACTS / New Zealand will host the 20th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup / Tournament was previously known as the FIFA World Youth Championship / Tournament was first held in Tunisia in 1977, in 1979 a young Diego Maradona won the tournament s Golden Ball award / First winner of the event was the Soviet Union / Argentina has won the most titles (6), with Brazil (5) second most successful nation / There have been 9 different winners of the event / There are 52 matches in total: 36 Group matches, 8 Round of 16 matches, 4 Quarter-Finals, 2 Semi-Finals, 1 3rd Place Playoff, 1 Final / The tournament lasts for 22 days / The average number of goals per match is Columbia 2011 saw 132 goals (average 2.5 per match). Won by Brazil - Egypt 2009 saw 167 goals (average 3.2 per match). Won by Ghana - Canada 2007 saw 135 goals (average 2.6 per match). Won by Argentina / 694 former FIFA U-20 World Cup player have gone on to participate in the FIFA World Cup, and 32 of these players have won the FIFA World Cup title (Brazil 12, Spain 10, Argentina 5, France 2, Germany 2, Italy 1) / Former participants include: Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, Sergio Aguero, Cesc Fabregas, Michael Owen, Marco van Basten, Davor Suker, Luis Figo, Raul, Xavi, Kaka, Andres Iniesta, James Rodriguez TOURNAMENT FACTS

QUALIFIED NATIONS: AFC QATAR Qatar are making their return to the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a 20-year absence, courtesy of winning their maiden AFC Asian U-19 Championship crown in October 2014.

The Qataris took part in the 1981 and 1995 tournaments, losing to Germany in the final on the first of those occasions and going out in the group phase on the second.

2 QUALIFIED NATIONS: AFC QATAR Qatar are making their return to the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a 20-year absence, courtesy of winning their maiden AFC Asian U-19 Championship crown in October This is Qatar s third appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Qataris took part in the 1981 and 1995 tournaments, losing to Germany in the final on the first of those occasions and going out in the group phase on the second. KOREA DPR Korea DPR qualified for the tournament after finishing runners up to Qatar in the Asian qualifying tournament. FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 will be Korea DPR s third FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign, having represented Asia at Canada 2007 and Colombia The Young Chollima failed to progress beyond the group phase in their previous two attempts. MYANMAR Myanmar emerged as the surprise packages of the Asian qualifiers, coming from nowhere to claim one of the continent s four berths in New Zealand. This will be the country s maiden appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. UZBEKISTAN Long known as a force to be reckoned with in Asia, Uzbekistan are now progressing rapidly on the global stage. FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 marks Uzbekistan s fourth appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Uzbekistan progressed beyond the group stage only once, at Turkey 2013, when they went all the way to the last eight only to lose out to eventual champions France. QUALIFIED NATIONS

3 QUALIFIED NATIONS: CAF GHANA Ghana qualified for their 7th FIFA U-20 World Cup by virtue of their 3rd place finish in the CAF U-20 qualifying. Runnersup in 1993 and 2001 they went one better in 2009 by winning the tournament, beating Brazil on penalties in the final. They also finished 3rd in 2013 beating Iraq 3-0. MALI In their 5 previous FIFA U-20 World Cups, Mali achieved a best result of 3rd in 1999 beating Uruguay in the 3rd/4th playoff game after having lost 3-1 to eventual winners Spain in the semi-final. They will be looking for an improvement on their 2013 efforts which saw them finish bottom of their group with 2 draws and a win. NIGERIA Nigeria beat Senegal 1-0 in the final of the CAF U-20 championship securing themselves a 7th African U-20 title plus a berth at this year s big event in New Zealand. This will be their 11th FIFA U-20 World Cup but surprisingly they have yet to win it. Beaten finalists in 1989 and 2005 they failed to make the quarter-finals in 2013, going down 2-1 to Uruguay in the round of 16. SENEGAL Despite their consistent performances at senior level this is the first time Senegal have qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Having lost to Nigeria in their opening game in the CAF qualifying tournament, they were within minutes of an early exit when 3-2 down to Cote D Ivoire before scoring twice in the last 3 minutes. They eventually finished runners-up to Nigeria, going down 1-0 in the final. QUALIFIED NATIONS

4 QUALIFIED NATIONS: CONCACAF MEXICO Mexico qualified for New Zealand after winning the CONCACAF qualifying tournament earlier in the year. El Tri captured their third consecutive regional title their 13th U-20 CONCACAF title overall. This will be Mexico s 14th appearance in the finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup finishing runners up in the first tournament in 1977 and claiming third place in the 2011 tournament. PANAMA Panama finished runner up to Mexico in the CONCACAF qualifying tournament after going through group play without conceding a goal. This will be Panama s fifth appearance at a FIFA U-20 World Cup after qualifying for the finals in 2003, 2005, 2007 and Panama will be looking for their first win at the finals after securing just two draws from their previous campaigns. USA This will be the USA s thirteenth appearance in the finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup competitions. The USA haven t appeared at this stage however since 2009 in Egypt. Their best performance came in the finals in Saudi Arabia in 1989, when, as last minute replacements for Mexico, they reached the semi finals before losing to Nigeria. HONDURAS Honduras have been a semi regular attendee at past tournaments. The FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 will be there sixth time at the finals after qualifying in 1977, 1995, 1999, 2005 and Honduras recorded two wins in 1977 and finished second in their group but only the winners qualified for the play off stages. QUALIFIED NATIONS

QUALIFIED NATIONS: CONMEBOL ARGENTINA Argentina have a rich history in this tournament having been winners a record 6 times (1979, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2007).

5 QUALIFIED NATIONS: CONMEBOL ARGENTINA Argentina have a rich history in this tournament having been winners a record 6 times (1979, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2007). Their first win in 1979 was masterminded by a young Diego Maradona and their victorious 2005 side included Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero. They will be determined to make their mark in New Zealand having missed out on qualification for the 2013 edition. BRAZIL Winner of a record 11 Conmebol U-20 titles, Brazil are second only to Argentina in FIFA U-20 World Cup wins with 5 successes (1983, 1985, 1993, 2003, 2011). They, along with Argentina, failed to qualify for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup with both sides inexplicably finishing bottom of their qualifying groups. Their last success in 2011 culminated in a thrilling 3-2 extra-time win over Portugal. COLOMBIA 3 times winners of the South American U-20 title they finished runners-up this year to Argentina on way to booking their place in New Zealand. This will be their 9th FIFA U-20 World Cup but they are yet to win with their best result being 3rd in They made the round of 16 in 2013 before losing on penalties (8-7) to South Korea. URUGUAY 7 times winners of the South American U-20 title, Uruguay have a strong record at FIFA U-20 World Cups. This will be their 13th visit to the finals and although they haven t won it yet they have been runners-up twice (1997, 2013) as well as making the last 4 on three other occasions. In 2013 they took France all the way through extra-time in the final before succumbing 4-1 on penalties. QUALIFIED NATIONS

QUALIFIED NATIONS: OFC NEW ZEALAND - HOST NATION As hosts New Zealand did not have the benefit of a qualifying campaign which, at this level, is normally a valuable source of international experience.

6 QUALIFIED NATIONS: OFC NEW ZEALAND - HOST NATION As hosts New Zealand did not have the benefit of a qualifying campaign which, at this level, is normally a valuable source of international experience. However, coach Darren Bazeley has put together a thorough and diverse preparatory schedule with the team s international outings commencing in earnest in May New Zealand have appeared in just three FIFA U-20 World Cups for a return of two draws and seven defeats over their nine matches in the competition. The Junior All Whites made their first appearance at Canada in 2007, in the wake of Australia s move to the Asian Football Confederation. FIJI With New Zealand hosting the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015, Oceania s aspirants entered the May 2014 qualifiers in the knowledge they had an unusually elevated opportunity to win through to the global showpiece. Fiji produced a near-perfect campaign in the six-nation event on home soil, dropping just two points in a 2-2 draw against nearest challengers Vanuatu before eventually beating Solomon Islands 2-1 in the final. While Fiji have a long and proud football tradition in Oceania, the current squad will be creating history as the first to represent the nation at a FIFA tournament. Tahiti is the only Oceanian nation outside Australia and New Zealand to previously feature at a FIFA U-20 World Cup (2009). QUALIFIED NATIONS

7 QUALIFIED NATIONS: UEFA GERMANY Inspired by the senior team that finished victorious at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, Germany booked their ticket to the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 by winning the UEFA European U-19 Championship in Hungary. Germany have participated in the tournament nine times, most recently in Egypt in 2009 winning the title once in 1981 as West Germany. The former East Germany also took part in two FIFA U-20 World Cup tournaments. PORTUGAL Portugal qualified for New Zealand after finishing runners up at the UEFA European U-19 Championships. This will be Portugal s tenth appearance at this event and their third consecutive qualification. Portugal have won the title on two previous occasions in 1989 and They finished runners up in AUSTRIA Austria punched their ticket to the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 by reaching the semi finals at the UEFA European U-19 Championship. This will be the fifth time that Austria have competed at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Austria s biggest success in this tournament came in the 2007 edition in Canada, when they lost in the semi-finals to the Czech Republic and finished fourth after a 1-0 defeat to Chile in the third-place play-off. HUNGARY Third-place finishers at the FIFA U-20 World Cup four years ago in Colombia, Hungary only qualified for the upcoming tournament by the skin of their teeth as best third place finisher from the group stage. Hungary have participated in the FIFA U-20 World Cup on five occasions, the first four of which saw them eliminated at the group stage. Their best-ever tournament performance came the last time they qualified, in Egypt in 2009, when they lost to eventual winners Ghana in the semi-finals and beat Costa Rica on penalties in the third-place play-off. SERBIA Serbia are making their FIFA U-20 World Cup debut as an independent nation at New Zealand The former Yugoslavia appeared twice in the competition, at Japan 1979 and Chile 1987, winning the title on the second of those occasions. UKRAINE Ukraine s progression to FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 became a welcome boost for this nation. This will be their third appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Ukrainians previously competed at the 2001 and 2005 editions, qualifying from the group stage on each occasion only to lose in the last 16 to Paraguay and Nigeria respectively. QUALIFIED NATIONS

8 HOST NATION NEW ZEALAND: AN INTRODUCTION New Zealand is a land of diverse regions and landscapes stretching across two main islands. It is a multi-cultural nation of people from Maori, European, Pacific and Asian origins. This vibrant embracing culture, inspired by ancient traditions and pioneering adventurers, does innovation with enthusiasm and hospitality with heart. Information: / For more information on New Zealand and the host cities of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 visit: FIFA.com/nz2015 / If you have any media enquires please media@fifau20.co.nz or media@fifa.org / For imagery and video content please visit: media.newzealand.com/en/images-and-video/ HOST NATION

9 VENUES: AUCKLAND North Harbour Stadium: / Situated: Albany, North Shore, Auckland / Opened: 1997 / Capacity: 25,000 / Played host to the finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 1999 and the FIFA U-17 Women s World Cup 2008 AUCKLAND Auckland New Zealand s largest city is the official Home of the New Zealand Football Federation and will play host to nine matches at the 25,000 capacity North Harbour Stadium; including the opening game and the Final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand Auckland is home to a third of New Zealanders and ranks as one of the top 10 places in the world to live. The blend of harbours, islands, Polynesian culture and a modern waterfront has created a unique urban outdoor lifestyle. Visitors to the city will find plenty of adventures to tickle their fancy - these include cruises out on the Hauraki Gulf, taking a leap of faith from Auckland s iconic Sky Tower or sitting back and drinking in the view at the Auckland Viaduct. VENUES

VENUES: CHRISTCHURCH Christchurch Stadium: / Situated: Christchurch / Opened: 2012 / Capacity: 25,000 / A relatively new ground constructed after the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquake that

10 VENUES: CHRISTCHURCH Christchurch Stadium: / Situated: Christchurch / Opened: 2012 / Capacity: 25,000 / A relatively new ground constructed after the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquake that destroyed the main stadium in Christchurch. Normally home to the Canterbury Crusaders Super Rugby franchise. CHRISTCHURCH Christchurch boasts one of New Zealand s most successful rugby teams the Canterbury Crusaders but the region also shares a strong love of the beautiful game and will host nine FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 games at the 25,000 capacity and newly redeveloped Stadium. Named by Lonely Planet as one of the top places to visit in the world in 2013, Christchurch - the Garden City as it is affectionately known - is New Zealand s oldest city and offers visitors an eclectic mix of adventures and experiences to enjoy. It is also hailed as New Zealand s gateway to the South Island where star-gazing, whale watching and New Zealand s highest mountain Aoraki Mt Cook can also be found. VENUES

VENUES: DUNEDIN Otago Stadium: / Situated: Dunedin / Opened: 2011 / Capacity: 30,000 / Known as Otago Stadium for the duration of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015, the stadium is the world s

11 VENUES: DUNEDIN Otago Stadium: / Situated: Dunedin / Opened: 2011 / Capacity: 30,000 / Known as Otago Stadium for the duration of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015, the stadium is the world s only fully roofed, natural turf stadium. The stadium was opened August 2011, and is home to New Zealand National League side Southern United. DUNEDIN Dunedin is set to provide the only covered stadium for the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand The 30,000 capacity Stadium built specially for the 2011 RWC - will host seven matches including a Round 16 match. The South Island city also lays claim to one of New Zealand s oldest football clubs. Established in 1888, Roslyn Wakari AFC was one of the founding clubs in Otago. The club celebrated its 125th Jubilee in With its rich Scottish heritage, historic architecture and New Zealand s oldest university, Dunedin is a centre for arts and culture. An abundance of New Zealand wildlife, a vibrant nightlife and a love of sport are also key features. The city is also home to the world s steepest street. Baldwin St rises one metre in every 2.8 and is one of the city s most popular tourist attractions. VENUES

VENUES: HAMILTON Waikato Stadium: / Situated: Hamilton / Opened: 2002 / Capacity: 25,800 / One of four Host Stadiums for FIFA U-17 Women s World Cup 2008.

12 VENUES: HAMILTON Waikato Stadium: / Situated: Hamilton / Opened: 2002 / Capacity: 25,800 / One of four Host Stadiums for FIFA U-17 Women s World Cup HAMILTON Hamilton is a prosperous agricultural region on the banks of the Waikato River the largest in New Zealand. Rolling green hills and long plains stretch above vast underground networks of limestone caves that have attracted adventuring visitors since New Zealand s early days. Hamilton offers a variety of diverse experiences and will host eight FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 games at Waikato Stadium a 25,800 seater- ground that also played host to the FIFA U-17 Women s World Cup, There are plenty of adventures to be found in the Waikato region, but perhaps the most famous of all is The Hobbiton Movie Set a permanent ode to Middle-earth and film set featured in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. VENUES

VENUES: NEW PLYMOUTH Stadium Taranaki: / Situated: New Plymouth / Opened: 2002 / Capacity: 22,000 / Named the third best rugby stadium on earth by New Zealand Rugby World magazine (May 2009), Stadium

13 VENUES: NEW PLYMOUTH Stadium Taranaki: / Situated: New Plymouth / Opened: 2002 / Capacity: 22,000 / Named the third best rugby stadium on earth by New Zealand Rugby World magazine (May 2009), Stadium Taranaki played host to 3 international games during Rugby World Cup NEW PLYMOUTH New Plymouth on the wild Taranaki coast has a contrasting landscape and easily accessible, outdoor activities ranging from stunning gardens, alpine and surf adventures, to major arts and cultural events. Six FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 games will be played at the 22,000 Stadium Taranaki - five pool matches and a Round 16 clash. The stadium may have been named the third best rugby ground in the world, due to its distinctly Kiwi atmosphere and its sublime Mt Taranaki backdrop, but it is sure to provide an exceptional platform to watch the future stars of football in action due to the stand s close proximity to pitch. VENUES

VENUES: WELLINGTON Wellington Regional Stadium: / Situated: Wellington / Opened: 2000 / Capacity: 34,800 / Hosted six pool matches and two play off matches at the FIFA U-17 Women s World Cup 2008.

14 VENUES: WELLINGTON Wellington Regional Stadium: / Situated: Wellington / Opened: 2000 / Capacity: 34,800 / Hosted six pool matches and two play off matches at the FIFA U-17 Women s World Cup Home ground to New Zealand s only professional football team, Wellington Phoenix, competing in the A League. WELLINGTON Wellington, New Zealand s capital city, might be best known as the creative hub of the country, but this vibrant region at the southern end of the North Island, is also known as the spiritual home of New Zealand football partly due to the fact it is home to New Zealand s only professional football team the Wellington Phoenix. It was Wellington s love of football that saw the city s 34,800 capacity stadium also known as the Cake Tin due to its circular shape - awarded nine matches of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand But, of course, this small-but-perfectly-formed city - built on the edge of a deep harbour juxtaposed by the steep hills that surround it - is not just known for its love of football, it is also one of the most creative cities in New Zealand and visitors don t have to travel far from the centre of Wellington to experience places like the wildlife hub of Zealandia or the movie magic of Weta Workshops. VENUES

VENUES: WHANGAREI Northland Event Centre: / Situated: Whangarei / Opened: 1965, Renovated 2008 / Capacity: 18,000 / After a $16m redevelopment, Northland Event Centre is now a multi-purpose Northland

15 VENUES: WHANGAREI Northland Event Centre: / Situated: Whangarei / Opened: 1965, Renovated 2008 / Capacity: 18,000 / After a $16m redevelopment, Northland Event Centre is now a multi-purpose Northland sports hub, hosting its first rugby league international when New Zealand played Samoa during the 2014 Rugby League Four Nations. Northland Event Centre is the home stadium of Northland Rugby Union. WHANGAREI The sub-tropical surroundings make Whangarei the most northern city in New Zealand the perfect setting for a spot of football. First opened in 1965, the 18,000 capacity Northland Event Centre was redeveloped in Northland Event Centre will play host to four FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 matches including; three pool matches and a Round 16 match up. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, Whangarei is the perfect place to explore New Zealand s northern marine playground. Sub-tropical diving, pristine beaches, relaxing walks, galleries and wineries make Whangarei the perfect Northland escape. VENUES

participating in the tournament and the potential greatness of the players who will be aiming to amaze fans with their skill and talent.

Wooliam embodies the passion, colour and excitement that are synonymous with this tournament.

16 TOURNAMENT ASSETS EMBLEM The design of the FIFA-developed logo demonstrates New Zealand s unique culture and natural beauty as well as its standing as the first country in the world to see the rising sun. Other elements of the design, which is based on the shape of the FIFA U-20 World Cup trophy, include the iconic unfurling pico or young fern, representing the youthful nature of those participating in the tournament and the potential greatness of the players who will be aiming to amaze fans with their skill and talent. MASCOT The Official Mascot for the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 is a black sheep with attitude named Wooliam. Wooliam embodies the passion, colour and excitement that are synonymous with this tournament. Around the globe New Zealand is associated with sheep so the tournament has embraced that while adding an extra twist by making him the coolest black sheep ever, a young Kiwi with cheek and attitude. TROPHY The FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 will be the second tournament to use this particular trophy design. The trophy was first seen in New Zealand in May 2014 when it was brought ashore at Waitangi, the birthplace of the nation, by Oceania Player of the Century, Wynton Rufer. It has travelled the length and breadth of the country promoting the tournament from Kaitaia to Stewart Island ensuring the trophy went to its most southerly destination ever. AMBASSADORS A roll call of current and former New Zealand internationals will act as Ambassadors for the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand The two National Ambassadors are Wynton Rufer (Oceania Player of the Century) and current All Whites captain and 2010 World Cup team member, Winston Reid. The Regional Ambassadors are a mix of former and current internationals: Andy Boyens, Ivan Vicelich, Aaron Scott, Glenn Moss, Mark Paston, Ben Sigmund and Mike McGarry. TOURNAMENT ASSETS

17 MATCH SCHEDULE OFFICIAL DRAW TIMINGS

Simply put, this will be the best football ever seen on our shores.

Simply put, this will be the best football ever seen on our shores. OFFICIAL CORPORATE HOSPITALITY 2015 Since its inception in 1977, the FIFA U-20 World Cup has developed into the second largest men s competition in FIFA s global calendar and has involved some of the biggest