The 2023 Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup was the 83rd edition of the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup, an association football tournament organized by FIFA for clubs featuring players under the age of 21. It was held on 17 May and on Ascension Thursday, 18 May 2023. Participants were announced on 4 April 2023. The schedule was published on 13 April 2023.
FC Zurich and Vancouver Whitecaps claimed the men's and women's titles respectively at the final on 18 May.
Participating teams Eight men and women's teams are split into two groups of four each. Reigning champions FC Basel (men) and FC Zürich (women) return to defend their titles. Arsenal are participating for the first time, while Génération Foot is the first ever African team to join the tournament.
GroupMenWomenA Génération Foot Arsenal W.F.C. Olympique de Marseille FC Rosengård FC Basel FC Basel Frauen FC Zürich FC Zürich FrauenB Liverpool Vancouver Whitecaps Corinthians Paulista Juventus FC Blue Stars BSC YB Frauen Grasshopper Club Grasshopper Club (women)
Men's tournament Group stage Group A
Group B
Placement game Seventh place play-off
Fifth place play-off
Third place play-off
Knockout stage Semi-finals
Final
Women's tournament Group stage Group A
Group B
Placement game Seventh place play-off
Fifth place play-off
Third place play-off
Knockout stage Bracket
Semi-finals
Final
Final standings Men
Women
References
External links 2023 Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup, FIFAyouthcup.ch Livestream Games