Like the senior national team, it is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia.

On 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand Serbia U20 won the final against Brazil 2–1, becoming the first team representing the country to win a FIFA competition title since their independence from Yugoslavia and the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro.

Their first appearance came at the 1979 tournament, where they were knocked out in the group stage after two defeats (0–2 against Poland and 0–1 against Argentina) and one win (5–0 against Indonesia).

[2][3] FR Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro under-20 team did not qualify for World Youth Championships.

Serbia first appearance as independent country came at the 2015 tournament in New Zealand, where they won the competition.