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U-17 World Cup

AIFF eyes another U-17 WC participation, plans more preparatory tournaments

The All India Football Federation is trying to field India's U-16 team in a four-nation tournament in Japan, aiming to mould it into a battle-hardened outfit good enough to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2019.

May 07, 2018, 21:24 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Germany blank Colombia 4-0, enter quarter-final

If Brazil happen to win their pre-quarterfinals, it will be a mouth-watering quarter-final clash between the colts teams of the two footballing giants.

Oct 16, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Confident Paraguay take on USA in 2nd pre-quarters

USA kicked off their campaign with a 3-0 win over hosts India and then saw off two-time champions Ghana in an intense battle. However, they were shocked by a desperate Colombia in a must-win game for the South Americans.

Oct 15, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Everything you need to know about pre-quarterfinals

In the knockout stages, there will be no extra time if the scores remain level at the end of regulation time. Winners shall be determined by a penalty shoot-out.

Oct 15, 2017, 21:49 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Mexico play out 0-0 draw with Chile, qualify for round of 16

Mexico ended their group engagements with just two points with two draws and finished third in Group F, behind England and Iraq. They still qualified for the round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams.

Oct 14, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: France drub Honduras 5-1, face Spain in Round of 16

Japan finished second in the group with four points after being held by minnows New Caledonia in another match in Kolkata. New Caledonia finished last in the group with one point and were eliminated.

Oct 14, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Japan held 1-1 New Caledonia, still book round of 16 berth

The draw, however, was enough for the 'Blue Samurai' juniors to seal a fourth pre-quarterfinal, for the first time since Mexico-2013 -- in their eighth U-17 World Cup appearances.

Oct 14, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

Assured of a pre-quarterfinal spot, Paraguay's unbeaten team would aim to end its group B engagements on a perfect note when it takes on a struggling Turkey in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup here on Thursday.

Oct 11, 2017, 15:08 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: USA look to keep clean slate, must-win game for Colombia

With Ghana likely to press hard for a win against India, Colombia would like to win the US encounter rather than wait for the best third-placed result.

Oct 11, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: What to watch on Day 6

In the early kick-offs, France take on Japan in Guwahati, while England face Mexico in Kolkata.

Oct 11, 2017, 12:13 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup, Day 6: Live streaming, TV listing, date, time, venues

Having begun their FIFA U-17 World Cup campaigns with goal-laden wins, France and Japan start on even keel in a group E encounter. Both sides will be high on confidence with an aim to come out all guns blazing.

Oct 11, 2017, 11:34 AM IST

Watch: Jeakson Thounaojam scores India's first ever World Cup goal

Despite all the brouhaha surrounding India hosting a football World Cup, not many witnessed the historic feat.

Oct 10, 2017, 11:13 AM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup, Day 5: Live streaming, TV listing, date, time, venues

Day five of 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India will witness crucial Group C and D matches featuring heavyweights Brazil, Spain and Germany.

Oct 10, 2017, 10:56 AM IST

We are ready for Colombia, will go for win: India U-17 coach Matos

In their maiden World Cup appearance, India were blanked 0-3 by USA on Friday, and the coach was not pleased with the result.

Oct 08, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Japan crush Honduras, Kieto Nakamura scores meet's first hat-trick

Nakamura found the back of the net in the 22nd, 30th and 43rd minute. Takefusa Kubo, dubbed the Japanese Messi for his exceptional skills, added a fourth in the 45th minute.

Oct 08, 2017, 22:50 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Iraq hold Mexico 1-1 for their first ever draw

The Asian champions Iraq took a surprised lead in the 16th minute through a goal by Mohammed Dawood before Roberto De La Rosa equalised in the 61st minute for Spain as both teams collected one point each from the Group F match.

Oct 08, 2017, 22:45 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: European heavyweights France, England register easy wins

France were the last team to qualify from Europe, but they have come prepared. Following their first appearance in 1984, France have reached the quarter-finals twice in 2007 and 2011.

Oct 08, 2017, 22:01 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: USA and Ghana face off, eye knock-out berth

The two teams have met twice before in the U-17 World Cup, with the Black Starlets claiming 2-0 wins in both 1995 in Quito and 1999 in Auckland.

Oct 08, 2017, 18:15 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: George Weah's son Timothy surprised by India's performance

Timothy, son of legendary Liberian footballer George Weah who won the Ballon d'Or in 1995, is a key player of the US side in this U-17 World Cup. He recently signed with Paris Saint-Germain.

Oct 08, 2017, 18:06 PM IST