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The first edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup opened in Tunisia during 1977. Twenty-four teams competed for the title that year, though only sixteen participated in the initial tournament.
Argentina holds six titles across twenty-three editions held so far. Brazil follows closely with five championships won since the inaugural match.
Twenty-four national teams enter the final tournament stage each cycle. Host nations receive automatic qualification without needing to compete in qualifiers while the remaining twenty-three spots fill through continental confederation championships.
Diego Maradona received this award during the 1979 edition held in Japan. Lionel Messi claimed both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot in 2005.
The competition ran every two years until 2005 when organizers renamed it to the FIFA U-20 World Cup. This change marked a shift toward branding the event as a showcase for future global stars rather than just a youth tournament.