The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between 17 June and 8 July 2001. The 2001 championship was the 13th contested. The tournament took part in six cities, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, and Mar del Plata. The Golden Boot was won by Javier Saviola of Argentina who scored 11 goals.

Qualification

The following 24 teams qualified for the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. Argentina qualified automatically as host.

Venues

Mascot

The Official Mascot of the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship is a Rhea named Ñandy, he was created by an Argentine Illustrator Conrado Giusti https://tuchogiusti.wordpress.com/ilustracion/

Sponsorship

FIFA partners

National supporters

Argentinian local partners

Squads

Group stage

All times in Argentina Standard Time: (UTC−03:00)

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

Ranking of third-placed teams

Knockout stage

Bracket

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Third place play-off

Final

Result

Goalscorers

Awards

Final ranking