Chile U20 kicked off their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over New Zealand U20 on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The match, starting at 07:00, saw the South Americans secure a crucial three points in their group. Chile took control early, scoring twice in the first half to establish a commanding lead. New Zealand showed great spirit after the break, pulling a goal back to set up a nervy finale, but the Chilean defense held firm to see out the win. This result immediately puts Chile in a strong position in the group standings of the prestigious global youth tournament, while New Zealand must regroup for their next match.