FIFA Under-17 World Cup

7 Jharkhand girls called for FIFA Under-17 World Cup Camp, check the full-list of selected players

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup is scheduled to take place in India in October. The camp will be organised in Jamshedpur.

 

May 01, 2022, 13:01 PM IST

New champion on cards as England, Spain clash in FIFA U-17 WC final

A goal feast can be expected from two of the most aggressive sides in the tournament. While England have scored 18 goals so far, Spain have 15 to their credit.

Oct 27, 2017, 14:10 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Know Team India and five key players

The Indian Colts, also known as the Blue Cubs, have played the AFC U-16 Championships seven times - with their best show coming in the 2002 edition where they were defeated by the Republic of Korea in the quarterfinal.

Oct 03, 2017, 14:58 PM IST

Infrastructure will be U-17 World Cup's biggest legacy: Javier Ceppi

Besides infrastructure, which has come a long way, Ceppi said millions of Indians taking to the sport will be another legacy of the tournament.

Oct 03, 2017, 14:27 PM IST

Moonwalk: 'Dangerous' Jeakson Singh ready to rock at U-17 World Cup

Jeakson, a defensive midfielder in the 21-member Indian team, hails from Haokha Mamang village in Manipur's Thoubal district. His father Konthoujam Deben Singh suffered a stroke in 2015 and had to leave his job with the Manipur police.

Oct 03, 2017, 14:22 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: All you need to know about the six venues

While India will play their Group A fixtures at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital here, five other stadiums in Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa, Kochi and Guwahati will play host during the tournament.

Oct 03, 2017, 14:07 PM IST

India name 21-member squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Two NRIs, Namit Deshpande and Sunny Dhaliwal, have been named in the team by head coach Luis Norton de Matos.

Sep 21, 2017, 22:50 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2.5 lakh fans turn up at India Gate to catch glimpse of trophy

India will take on the United States, Colombia and Ghana in the initial round at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in the tournament, scheduled to be held from October 6 to 28.

Aug 20, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

Women cricketers' show will inspire U-17 football team: Vijay Goel

Terming the Under-17 football team as "dark horse", Goel hoped a fine show from the side in the quadrennial event will do a world of good for the sport in the country.

Jul 26, 2017, 00:18 AM IST

Spain legend Carles Puyol to launch FIFA U-17 World Cup ticket sales this month

The first set of tickets for the FIFA U-17 World Cup will go live on May 16 at exactly 19:11 hours, paying tribute to the year in which Indian football made history.

May 03, 2017, 23:55 PM IST

AFC Awards: Praful Patel takes to ISL to showcase potential in football

Patel said India could be on the verge of making a big stride in the sport with some top flight international competitions coming up in the near future.

Nov 29, 2015, 22:42 PM IST

Sports Minister kicks off FIFA U-17 World Cup board meeting

Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal kicked off the first ever Board Meeting of the local organising (LOC) committee of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017 at the SAI Headquarters here.

Sep 29, 2015, 20:36 PM IST