FIFA U-17 World Cup: The complete guide with fixtures, squads, venues and where to watch live
Top two teams from each group and four best third-placed teams qualify for the Round of 16, followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place playoff and the final.
Oct 04, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Age cheats under scanner ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup
All players at the competition, which has helped launch the careers of Neymar, Ronaldinho, Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez, will have their wrists scanned by MRI to check they weren`t born before January 1, 2000.
Oct 04, 2017, 10:55 AM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Sacrifices made will be rewarded, says India goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh
India will be up against some of the top teams in the world, but Dheeraj is prepared for the challenge.
Oct 03, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: India set to play first FIFA finals in 57 years
The hosts India, who are placed in Group A, will open their campaign against the USA on October 6, followed by Colombia on October 9 and Ghana on October 12.
Oct 03, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: We are ready to surprise everyone, says defender Sanjeev Stalin
India are placed in Group A along with the United States, Ghana and Colombia. They take on the US on Friday.
Oct 02, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup can be dawn of a new era in Indian football: AIFF
The Indian Colts face USA on October 6, before locking horns with Colombia and Ghana on October 9 and October 12 respectively at New Delhi`s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Oct 02, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Female assistant referee to be seen in for first time in India
FIFA, the world governing body of football, said it's time for elite female support referees to be involved in a men's competition.
Oct 02, 2017, 00:29 AM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: AIFF to make logistical arrangements for parents of players
Most of the players in the Indian team were from poor background and their parents have expressed lack of money to even buy air tickets to be in New Delhi to watch their children play.
Oct 01, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
India should take U-17 World Cup as 'a first step for future', says coach Luis Norton de Matos
India are drawn in a tough Group A along with former champions Ghana, Colombia and United States of America, and de Matos dropped enough hints that his side may not reach the knock-out stage of the competition, beginning on October 6.
Sep 30, 2017, 20:04 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Amarjit Kiyam says he's surprised at being picked captain
Head coach de Matos told his 21 boys to pick a captain of their choice and Manipuri midfielder Amarjit got the highest number of votes, ahead of Jitendra Singh and Suresh Singh Wangjam who led the side in the AFC U-16 Championships and BRICS Cup 2016 held in India.
Sep 29, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
India can put strong teams under pressure in FIFA U-17 World Cup: Matos
India are clubbed with Colombia, USA and Ghana in Group A of the tournament starting October 6.
Sep 29, 2017, 00:22 AM IST
Hosts India undergo first practice session for FIFA U-17 World Cup
India have been drawn in Group A with USA, Colombia and Ghana. Colombia, the first team to arrive in India, were also undergoing a practice session at the same training ground.
Sep 27, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
India submits bid to host FIFA U-20 World Cup
Patel, who has been heading AIFF since 2012, in another announcement said the AIFF will set up a National Centre of Excellence for the footballers which will be home for senior/junior men and women teams.
Sep 27, 2017, 00:21 AM IST
Hours after landing in Mumbai, Brazil start training for FIFA U-17 World Cup
The Brazilian squad arrived sans star player Vincious Junior, touted as the next big thing in the football world, as he is playing a match in Brazil tomorrow.
Sep 27, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
India 100 percent ready to host FIFA U-17 World Cup: Praful Patel
In an effort to field a strong team, the AIFF has arranged for an exposure trip of Europe where it faced Serbia, Macedonia and Benfica SL among other club and national teams.
Sep 26, 2017, 19:42 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup big opportunity for youngsters: PM Narendra Modi
Twenty-four teams from around the world will be involved in a total of 52 games. These teams have been divided into six groupings of A to F.
Sep 24, 2017, 20:43 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Springboard for future football stars
India is hosting the 17th edition of the mega-event, the country's first-ever FIFA tournament, from October 6 to 28.
Sep 24, 2017, 20:24 PM IST
Players choose Amarjit Kiyam to lead India in FIFA U-17 World Cup
Born and brought up in Manipur, Amarjit was introduced to the game by his uncle and he soon found himself at the Chandigarh Football Academy (CFA).
Sep 20, 2017, 00:32 AM IST
India bracing for U-17 World Cup Challenge: Luis Norton de Matos
Matos said India did not play enough matches against national teams but the performance against Chile should hold them in good stead.
Sep 17, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
AIFF boss Praful Patel boasts of India having international standard infrastructure
Patel, who has been at the helm of affairs for more than eight years, said that India is ready for the mega-event starting October 6.
Sep 15, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
