Yugoslavia Under-20 had appeared at two World Youth Championships throughout their existence. Their first appearance came at the 1979 tournament, where they were knocked out in the group stage after two defeats (0–2 against Poland and 0–1 against Argentina) and one win (5–0 against Indonesia).[1] Their second appearance in the 1987 tournament was much more successful, as they won the competition, remarkably defeating each of the three other semi-finalists and eliminating the defending champions Brazil during the course of the tournament, with Robert Prosinečki, Croatian, winning the Golden Ball award for Best Player of the tournament.[2][3]
Serbia and Montenegro (1992–2006)
FR Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro under-20 team did not qualify for World Youth Championships.
Serbia (since 2006)
Serbia first appearance as independent country came at the 2015 tournament in New Zealand, where they won the competition.
Competitive Record
ChampionsRunners-UpThird PlaceFourth Place
FIFA U-20 World Cup Record
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for players under the age of 20 and is organized by FIFA.[4]