Jul 13, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; A group of boys hold the US flag prior to the game between the USA and Panama during CONCACAF Gold Cup group play at Sporting Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

The FIFA U-20 World Cup is underway as the UMSNT U-20 Team prepares to face Ecuador in their opening match of the tournament.

Arguably the two top teams in Group F will face each other right off the bat as both Ecuador and the USMNT U-20 Team look to start their World Cup on a high note.

The U.S. brings a well in-form side to South Korea as a majority of the players on the roster are already into their respective Major League Soccer seasons. Other players such as Gedion Zelalem are just coming off of their European seasons.

Ecuador’s unit is also well into their seasons in the Ecuadorian Serie A and should be in top form as well. Eighteen of the 21 players on their roster hail from their domestic league, one-third of which play for the same club, Independiente del Valle, which means the cohesiveness will be there for their side.

The Ecuadorians finished second at the South American Youth Championships and were definitely one of the better teams at the competition. Goalscoring wise, they were led by Atalanta (Italy) midfielder, Bryan Cabezas, who is considered the team’s star player as well.

The American defense will be a good test for Ecuador as the backline of the U.S. played very well at the CONCACAF U-20 Championships and could prove to be formidable once again. Jonathan Klinsmann is not an easy goalkeeper to beat and captain Erik Palmer-Brown has been a terrific leader defensively.

Up top, Josh Sargent will be a player to watch as the striker is coming off of an impressive display at the CONCACAF U-17 Championships. Despite being younger than most of the players on the team sheet, Sargent is in terrific form and could have a breakout tournament with the U-20 side.

This should be a terrific match to watch and will feature two very talented sides. A draw would set up the USMNT U-20 Team well heading into the next two matches but a win would be even better as the top spot in the group could very well come down to the final matchday of the group stage.

How to Watch

When: 4:00 AM (ET)–Monday, May 22nd

Where: Incheon Stadium, Incheon (KOR

How to Watch: FS1, FOX Sports Go (App), Telemundo