BRACE yourselves football lovers as the Under-20 World Cup returns THIS month – and some of the Arsenal wonderkids are expected to light up the competition.
The young Gunners will be hoping they can repeat what Ainsley Maitland-Niles did with England in 2017.
Ainsley Maitland Niles (L) won the Under-20 World Cup with England
However, it could mean being forced to put their friendships to the side should any of their respective countries come up against each other.
But which Arsenal players have made the cut for the Under-20 World Cup in Argentina?
Which Arsenal players are playing at the Under-20 World Cup?
Three Arsenal players have been selected for the Under-20 World Cup which starts this month.
Marquinhos’ impressive loan spell for Norwich has earned the young winger a spot in the Brazil squad.
Young goalkeeper Alexei Rojas who secured a bronze medal with Colombia at the Under-20 South American Championships is in the squad once again.
And Brooke Norton-Cuffy will be part of the England squad but he could miss the opening games if his loan side Coventry make the Championship play-off final.
When is the Under-20 World Cup?
- The thrilling Under-20 World Cup will begin on Saturday, May 20 and conclude on Sunday, June 11.
- Group stage matches are scheduled to kick off at 7pm or 10pm UK time.
- While the knockout rounds start times alternate between 6:30pm and 10pm.
- There is set to be four different cities in Argentina which will host the games: La Plata, Mendoza, San Juan and Santiago del Estero.
- Hosts Argentina open the tournament against Uzbekistan while England feature for the first time on Monday, May 22 at Tunisia.
What are the key dates?
- Group stages – Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 28
- Round of 16 – Tuesday, May 30 – Thursday, June 1
- Quarter-final – Saturday, June 3 – Sunday, June 4
- Semi-final – Thursday, June 8
- 3rd place play-off – Sunday, June 11
- Final – Sunday, June 11
