Nigeria will know its opponents at the Chile 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup when the draws hold in Santiago, Chile, today.
 
The draw ceremony is scheduled to start in the Chilean capital at Chilevision’s Machasa studios from 6 pm Chile time (1.00 p.m. Nigeria time).
 
The event will be hosted by Chilean journalist, Javiera Naranjo, while FIFA’s Director of Tournaments, Jaime Yarza, will conduct the draw, assisted by former Argentine U-20 World Cup winner, and 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cup star, Juan Pablo Sorin.
 
The Flying Eagles are one of the four countries to fly Africa’s flag, with African U-20 champions, South Africa, Morocco, and Egypt the others.
 
All 24 participating nations are now known, with New Caledonia the only country that will debut at the tournament scheduled for September 27 to October 19.
 
Defending champions, Uruguay, who beat Italy 1-0 in the 2023 final in Buenos Aires, failed to qualify. Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Paraguay are flying South America’s flag this time.
 
Argentina, the 2023 hosts, have won the competition six times, though are without a trophy in the past 18 years. Brazil have won it five times.
 
The matches will be held in Santiago, Rancagua, Valparaíso, Talca – all located in the centre of the country.