Piala Dunia B-20 FIFA 1997 Piala Dunia Belia FIFA 1997
Tournament details
Host country
Malaysia
Dates
16 June – 5 July
Teams
24 (from 6 confederations)
Venue(s)
6 (in 6 host cities)
Final positions
Champions
Argentina (3rd title)
Runners-up
Uruguay
Third place
Republic of Ireland
Fourth place
Ghana
Tournament statistics
Matches played
52
Goals scored
165 (3.17 per match)
Attendance
655,827 (12,612 per match)
Top scorer(s)
Adaílton (10 goals)
Best player(s)
Nicolás Olivera
Fair play award
Argentina
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International football competition
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division – the Super League. The field size for the stadium was according to FIFA rules which is 105 x 68m. This stadium is inspired by Hajduk Split stadium...
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Global Information
Argentina (3rd title)
Uruguay
Republic of Ireland
Ghana
Adaílton (10 goals)