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Colombia 3-1 South Africa, FIFA U20 World Cup 2025: COL Edge RSA To Set Up Quarterfinal Against ESP

Colombia advanced to the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over South Africa at Estadio Fiscal de Talca, Chile, on October 8. Joel Canchimbo opened the scoring in the 7th minute, but South Africa equalised early in the second half through Mfundo Vilakazi's penalty. Neiser Villarreal then took charge, netting twice -- including a stoppage-time goal -- to secure the win for the Tricolores. Colombia will now face Spain for a place in the semi-final.

FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Colombia vs South Africa match photos:
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Colombia vs South Africa | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Players of South Africa leave the field after losing to Colombia 3-1 at the end of a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of sixteen soccer match at Fiscal Stadium in Talca, Chile.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Colombia vs South Africa match photos: Neyser Villareal
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Colombia vs South Africa | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Colombia's Neyser Villareal celebrates scoring his side's third goal against South Africa during a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of sixteen soccer match at Fiscal Stadium in Talca, Chile.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Colombia vs South Africa match photos: Julian Bazan
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Colombia vs South Africa | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Colombia's Julian Bazan, left, celebrates after his team defeated South Africa at the end of a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of sixteen soccer match at Fiscal Stadium in Talca, Chile.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Colombia vs South Africa match photos: Yeimar Mosquera
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Colombia vs South Africa | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Colombia's Yeimar Mosquera, front, and South Africa's Tylon Smith go for a header during a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of sixteen soccer match at Fiscal Stadium in Talca, Chile.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Colombia vs South Africa match photos:Thato Sibiya
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Colombia vs South Africa | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

South Africa's Thato Sibiya, right, and Colombia's Simon Garcia battle for the ball during a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of sixteen soccer match at Fiscal Stadium in Talca, Chile.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Colombia vs South Africa match photos: Mfundo Vilakazi
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Colombia vs South Africa | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

South Africa's Mfundo Vilakazi, center, celebrates after scoring a penalty against Colombia during a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of sixteen soccer match at Fiscal Stadium in Talca, Chile.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Colombia vs South Africa match photos: Carlos Sarabia
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Colombia vs South Africa | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Colombia's Carlos Sarabia, center, and South Africa's Lazola Maku battle for the ball during a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of sixteen soccer match at Fiscal Stadium in Talca, Chile.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 Colombia vs South Africa match photos: Joel Canchimbo
FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Colombia vs South Africa | Photo: AP/Andre Penner

Colombia's Joel Canchimbo, left, celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against South Africa during a FIFA U-20 World Cup round of sixteen soccer match at Fiscal Stadium in Talca, Chile.

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