U20 World Cup - Group D: Preview, squad and schedule for Cuba | OneFootball

Everything you need to know about Cuba's participation in the U20 World Cup

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Cuba is making its second-ever appearance at the U20 World Cup, following its debut in 2013. The tournament's underdog is eager to cause an upset.

Introducing Cuba U20

- Cuba has played in the U20 World Cup only once before, which was in Turkey in 2013.

- In Turkey, the Caribbean side was knocked out in the group stage.

Cuba U20 qualification route

Cuba qualified for the final tournament by reaching the semifinals of the 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship

Cuba U20 squad

Goalkeepers: Yorlan Urgelles (FC Guantánamo), Yurdi Hodelín (Fútbol Consultants Desamparados), Yurixander Zayas (Ciego de Ávila FC).

Defenders: Norlys Chávez (AD Rosario), Leandro Mena (Escorpiones de Belén), Karel Pérez (SC Vianense), Elvis Casanova (Fútbol Consultants Desamparados).

Midfielders: Ricardo Polo (Unknown), Walberto León (Las Tunas), Marcos Campos (Fútbol Consultants Desamparados), Maikol Vega (Inter de San Carlos), Romario Torres (ADR Jicaral), Samuel Rodríguez (Sancti Spiritus).

Forwards: Didier Reinoso (FC La Habana), Jade Quiñónes (FC La Habana), Cristian Mendoza (Granma FC Bayamo), Yordan Castañer (FC La Habana), Enmanuel Torres (CD Santiago de Cuba), Aniel Casanova (Unattached), David Pérez (Santa Cruz PFA).

Cuba U20 schedule in Group D

Tuesday, September 28

Wednesday, October 1