England has been named by World Lacrosse as one of 20 teams to be playing at this year’s 2025 Men’s U20 Championship on Jeju Island, Korea.

Taking place from 15-24 August, 17 of the 20 confirmed teams competed in the 2022 edition of the competition, including all top 10 finishers.

Each of the four continental federations is represented with seven teams from the Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Union, six teams from the Pan-American Lacrosse Association, five teams from the European Lacrosse Federation, and two teams from the Africa Association of Lacrosse.

Ghana will make its debut in the competition as well as its first appearance at any World Lacrosse championship while New Zealand will also make its first appearance in the Men’s U20 Championship, having competed at five senior men’s championships.

England, led by Head Coach Mike Armstrong, will be looking to follow up last year’s second placed finish in the Euros with a strong showing at the World Championship after finishing sixth in 2022.

England continues its preparations for the World Championship in Largs, Scotland this weekend at the 2025 Home Internationals Series where they play Sweden and Scotland on Saturday and Sunday respectively after a narrow 7-4 defeat to Wales on Friday.

World Lacrosse CEO Jim Scherr said:

“I am thrilled to announce an exceptionally strong field for this men’s U20 championship, which features the best young talent in our sport from an increasingly diverse lacrosse community.

“The rapidly rising level of competition at our U20 championships reflects the trajectory of our sport and I cannot wait for our global fanbase to witness the next stars of our game at an exceptional World Lacrosse event on the beautiful Jeju Island in Korea.”

The pools and schedule for the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship will be announced early next month and all information in relation to the tournament can be found HERE.

2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship Teams

Australia
Canada
China
England
Germany
Ghana
Haudenosaunee
Hong Kong, China
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Korea
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Puerto Rico
Chinese Taipei
United States