Ukraine U-20 national team started at the 2025 World Cup with a victory over South Korea.

On Saturday, September 27, the Ukraine U-20 youth team started at the 2025 World Cup in football with a victory over South Korea, reports 'Glavkom'.

Victory at the championship start

According to inkorr.com: The Ukrainian team quickly took the initiative in the match. In the 13th minute, Synchuk hit the opponents' goal from a distance, and soon Pyshchur doubled the score in favor of Ukraine.

Competition and circumstances of the game

In the second half, the Koreans managed to score, but the goal was not counted due to offside after a VAR review. In the 80th minute, Kim Men Jung reduced the deficit after a corner kick, but the Ukrainian team managed to hold the winning score until the final whistle.

Composition of the Ukraine U-20 national team: Krapivtsov, Husev, Melnychenco, Kyrychok, Budko (Vashchenko 83), Vernattus (Katyrych 72), Synchuk, Krevsun, Shakh (Derkach 72), Karaman (Kysil 90+1), Pyshchur (Ponomarenko 90+1).Warnings: Synchuk (51), Vashchenko (84).

Next matches and history

In the group stage, the Ukraine national team will also play against Panama and Paraguay. The two best teams from each group and several third places with the best indicators will advance to the playoffs.

Recall that recently the Ukraine national team lost to the French with a score of 0:2 in the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, held in Wroclaw, Poland.

During an important match against France, Ukrainian fans expressed their support by unfurling a large banner with the inscription 'Fortress of Europe'.

Thus, the first match of the U-20 World Cup was successful for the Ukrainians, uplifting the overall mood and creating hope for further success. The team demonstrated a high level of play and coherence, even in tough competition.