Colombia face France in a crucial battle for third place at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2025 — a matchup that promises intensity and emotion as both teams chase a spot on the tournament podium after missing out on the final.

To help lift the spirits after their semifinal heartbreak, FIFA gave Colombia a major boost ahead of the clash with France. The organization cleared striker Neyser Villarreal — Colombia’s top scorer with five goals — to return for the third-place match after serving a suspension.

France and Morocco faced off in the first semifinal of the tournament. The contest went to a penalty shootout, where Morocco once again proved the progress that made them a standout team at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. They won 5-4 on penalties to reach the final.

The second semifinal was just

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