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Tournament expanded to 48 teams; Qatar to host 5 editions from 2025

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Tournament expanded to 48 teams; Qatar to host 5 editions from 2025

Zurich: The FIFA Council has confirmed that the FIFA U-17 World Cup will be expanded to 48 teams and be held annually rather than biennially, as part of the governing body’s steadfast commitment to youth football.

It was also confirmed that the next five editions of the competition, starting in 2025, will take place in Qatar.

Germany edge France on penalties to clinch title

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Germany edge France on penalties to clinch title

Surakarta: Germany lifted the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over France in Surakarta on Saturday.

Goals from Paris Brunner and Noah Darvich gave the Germans a 2-0 lead, but a quick-fire goal by Saimon Bouabre and a red card for Winners Osawe shifted the momentum in France's favour, with Mathis Amougou later turning home an 85th-minute equaliser. Germany would ultimately prevail, though, following a topsy-turvy 4-3 shootout win.

Uzbekistan’s journey ended by France

Sat, 25 Nov, 2023

Uzbekistan’s journey ended by France

Surakarta: Uzbekistan’s valiant run in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 came to an end after they were defeated 1-0 by France in their quarter-final on Saturday.

Ismail Bouneb's late strike earned France a hard-fought victory and a semi-final against Mali or Morocco.

QF Preview: Uzbekistan primed for France showdown

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

QF Preview: Uzbekistan primed for France showdown

Surakarta: Uzbekistan will be looking to extend their stay in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 when they take on France in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Having sent England packing in the Round of 16 on Wednesday, Jamoliddin Rakhmatullaev’s side will be brimming with confidence as they seek a place in the last four for the first time.

Uzbekistan stun England to reach last eight

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

Uzbekistan stun England to reach last eight

Jakarta: Uzbekistan captain Lazizbek Mirzaev's stunning free-kick earned his team a sensational FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 victory over England in their Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

The 2-1 win means the Central Asian side will face France or Senegal in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Penalty heartbreak for IR Iran

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

Penalty heartbreak for IR Iran

Surabaya: Morocco scored a stoppage-time equaliser then beat Islamic Republic of Iran in a penalty shootout to secure a place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Iran's Hesam Nafari missed from the spot before Morocco goalkeeper Taha Benrhozil saved a twice-taken kick from Kasra Taheri. That gave Fouad Zahouani the chance to win it for the Atlas Cubs – and he duly smashed his penalty home.
 
Esmaeil Gholizadeh’s superb second-half header looked to have sent Iran through but a powerful volley from Nassim Azaouzi sent the game to penalties.

Japan's hopes dashed by Spain

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Japan's hopes dashed by Spain

Surakarta: Marc Guiu was the hero for Spain at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 as the Barcelona star netted a 74th-minute winner to sink a stubborn Japan side in their Round of 16 tie on Monday.

The defeat meant Japan exited at the same stage for the fourth successive tournament while Spain will now face either USA or Germany in the quarter-finals. 

Korea Republic's hopes dashed

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

Korea Republic's hopes dashed

Jakarta: Korea Republic were denied a place in the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 knockout stage after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso on Saturday.

The loss meant Korea Republic ended their Group E campaign with three defeats, with Asia to be represented by Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and Uzbekistan in the Round of 16.

IR Iran, Japan book knockout stage berths

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

IR Iran, Japan book knockout stage berths

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan advanced to the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 knockout stage with impressive wins on Friday. 

Both finished third in their respective groups, with Iran defeating New Caledonia 5-0 while Japan beat Senegal 2-0 as they joined Uzbekistan in the next round.

Uzbekistan advance, Indonesia's hopes dented

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Uzbekistan advance, Indonesia's hopes dented

Jakarta: Uzbekistan booked a spot in the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 Round of 16 after fighting back from two goals down to hold Spain 2-2 on Thursday.  

Indonesia, who had two draws going into their final Group A tie, were defeated 3-1 by Morocco with their knockout stage hopes now hanging by a thread. 

Korea Republic edged by France

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Korea Republic edged by France

Jakarta: Korea Republic suffered a second successive defeat at the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 with Wednesday's loss to France seriously denting their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage. 

The 1-0 win sealed France their place in the Round of 16, with the United States also confirming their spot from Group E after a 2-1 defeat of Burkina Faso. 

IR Iran, Japan suffer defeats

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

IR Iran, Japan suffer defeats

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan suffered setbacks to their FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 campaigns following losses on Tuesday.

Iran were beaten 2-1 by England while Japan suffered a 3-1 loss against Argentina.