Portugal have won the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ for the first time in the nation’s history, beating Austria 1-0 in the final at Khalifa International Stadium. The triumph completed an incredible double for Bino’s team, who won the UEFA U-17 European Championship earlier this year.
Relive Portugal’s road to global glory below, with highlights from every match on their way to the title.
Group stage
Portugal kicked off their campaign in style, with Anisio Cabral hitting a double in a thumping victory over New Caledonia.
If Portugal’s first victory was impressive, then this win firmly cemented their status as title contenders. A tough battle was anticipated against the U-17 African champions, but braces from Mateus Mide – who went on to win the adidas Golden Ball – and Jose Neto saw the Portuguese run riot.
With qualification already secured, the Portugal slipped to defeat against Japan. Zeega was on target but they were edged out by the Samurai Blue.
Knockout phase
A heavyweight all-European battle unfolded in the Round of 32, with the Portugal coming out on top against a talented Belgium outfit. Cabral was the star of the show, scoring both goals to fire his team to the last 16.
Portugal hit the goal trail again as they swept aside Mexico, who had knocked out Argentina in the previous round. Cabral, Rafael Quintas, Zeega, Miguel Figueredo and Yoan Periera were the scorers for Bino’s men.
Jose Neto scored a stunning goal as Portugal delivered an outstanding team performance to beat a high-quality Switzerland side. Mide was also on the scoresheet.
A tense semi-final was settled by a penalty shootout. The decisive moment coming when Brazil’s Angelo sent his spot-kick over the crossbar to give Portugal the win and spark wild scenes of celebration.
A tightly-contested final was settled by Cabral’s 32nd-minute winner. His close-range strike came after a fabulous team move. Austria battled hard for a leveller but Portugal’s class and determination saw them clinch a history-making triumph.
