Men's U20

Korea delights fans in primetime to highlight day one at 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship

August 15, 2025

Five teams won their opening games at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship in Seogwipo, Korea on Friday, highlighted by the host Korea treating their fans to a win under the lights against New Zealand.

Japan, Ireland and Mexico scored big wins, and England pulled out a hard-fought game against Jamaica

Full recaps, galleries and box scores for all of the day’s action can be found below.

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Daily Recaps and Galleries
Top Performers
Gallery: Best of Day One
Gallery: Opening Ceremony
Day Two Schedule
Standings and Stats

China vs. Mexico

Mexico handles China for first win of 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship

England vs. Jamaica

England holds off Jamaica comeback in high-flying day one encounter at Men’s U20 Championship

Ireland vs. Israel

Ireland blanks Israel to start strong at 2025 Men’s U20 Championship

Korea vs. New Zealand

Korea enjoys memorable home opener with win over New Zealand at 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship

Japan vs. Netherlands

Japan shines under the lights against Netherlands in 2025 Men’s U20 Championship opener

Top Performers

Saeng Ryo, Korea: 15 saves on 19 shots faced in 10-4 win over New Zealand

Zak Spreckley, England: 5 goals in 14-11 win over Jamaica

Ezekiel Peraza, Mexico: 4 goals, 2 assists in 12-4 win over China

Rentaro Okuyama, Japan: 5 goals, 1 assist in 18-5 win over Netherlands

Gallery: Best of day one at 2025 Men’s U20 Championship

Gallery: Opening Ceremony

Gallery: Opening Ceremony at 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship

Day Two Schedule

In this article:Daily Recap, Jeju, Korea Lacrosse Association, Men's U20 Championship

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