U-20 World Cup Arc
CharacterThe U-20 World Cup Arc is the seventh arc of the Blue Lock manga, opening at Chapter 303. It brings the long awaited tournament to Japanese soil, gathering a record breaking field of national youth teams for the sport's grandest stage.
Overview
Standing as the seventh arc of the series, this storyline begins with Chapter 303 and remains ongoing. It follows the Neo Egoist League Arc, with no successor announced as of yet.
Summary
The tournament kicks off in Japan on June 18, 2019, drawing 64 nations, a turnout billed as the largest ever assembled for a football competition. Among the participating countries are Argentina, Brazil, China, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States. The New Generation World XI also joins the proceedings.
Aftermath
The arc rolls out fresh faces from across the competing sides, including Bunny Iglesias of the Spanish squad, the full Nigerian and French rosters, and the players of Side-B. As the newest and still unfolding stretch of the story, its outcome has yet to be written.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does the U-20 World Cup Arc take place?
The U-20 World Cup Arc's tournament kicks off in Japan on June 18, 2019.
How many nations compete in the U-20 World Cup Arc?
The U-20 World Cup Arc features 64 competing nations, the largest field ever assembled for a football tournament.
Which arc precedes the U-20 World Cup Arc?
The U-20 World Cup Arc follows the Neo Egoist League Arc, beginning at Chapter 303.
Which new characters appear in the U-20 World Cup Arc?
The U-20 World Cup Arc introduces new faces such as Bunny Iglesias of Spain, the full Nigerian and French rosters, and the players of Side-B.
Is the U-20 World Cup Arc finished?
No, the U-20 World Cup Arc is still ongoing as Blue Lock's newest storyline, with no successor arc announced and its outcome yet to be written.
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