Morocco 2025 in stats
491 Mexico went on an incredible 491-minute run without conceding during the finals. After Korea DPR’s Kim Won-sim netted to make it 2-0 in the 28th minute of their opener, they kept clean sheets versus the Netherlands, Cameroon, Paraguay and Italy to make it to the semi-finals. Then, 69 minutes into that contest, they were […]
Special bond with father a boost for Brazil’s Felipe Morais
“Before the referee blew the whistle, I was looking for him in the stands and couldn’t see him. Then, at a corner, he started shouting my name and I saw him. Right then, I just thought, ‘I’m going to score, and I’m going to go straight to him.’” Felipe Morais experienced a beautiful moment during […]
Santis: Guatemala will party like crazy if we qualify
It is a six-day stretch that could forever change a country. The people of Guatemala may well look back on 13-18 November as the time that their boys, their team, finally joined the ranks of the footballing elite and reached the FIFA World Cup™. Guatemala currently sit third in Group A of the third round […]
England stars size up Egypt showdown
England needed a response after chastening 3-0 loss to Venezuela in their opening FIFA U-17 World Cup™ game, and they emphatically delivered one. Neil Ryan’s side were relentless and clinical in equal measure as they trounced Haiti 8-1 to ignite their Qatar 2025 campaign. The win sets up a crunch final group match against already-qualified […]
Morocco break record as Sonko inspires Senegal
Belgium, Japan, Senegal, Croatia and South Africa booked their places in the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™, as Groups A, B, C and D came to a close. There remains hope for the hosts, Morocco and Tunisia, but they must wait and see if they progress as one of the […]
Knockout places at stake as four groups draw to close
Groups A, B, C and D draw to a close today, as the knockout-stage field continues taking shape at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™. Who has qualified for the Round of 32? Group A 18:45 in Doha 11:45 in La Paz After earning a hard-fought draw against South Africa, Qatar can still secure […]
Zambia’s history-makers eyeing more magic moments
There were scenes of joy unconfined among Zambia’s players and staff upon the final whistle of their FIFA U-17 World Cup™ clash with Honduras. A 5-2 victory confirmed their place in the knockout phase of the competition with a game to spare. The African nation had already made history by qualifying for the U-17 World […]
Qatar at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022™, combining meticulous organisation with outstanding hospitality to deliver an exceptional tournament that highlighted the Gulf region on the world stage. Making their debut in the global showpiece, Qatar’s Maroons gained invaluable experience from facing elite teams on home soil and in front of their own fans. Now, the […]
Who has qualified for the Round of 32?
The group phase of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ has delivered breathtaking goals and thrilling drama. Forty-eight teams have travelled to Doha for the expanded tournament and are vying for 32 places in the knockout stage of the competition. View the qualified teams so far and information on how the match-ups for the […]
Mexico edge Brazil to earn podium place
Match for third place Brazil 1-1 Mexico (1-3 PSO) Brazil goal: Kaylane (78) Mexico goal: Evelin own goal (90+6) A second-half stoppage-time equaliser and a superb performance from goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta in the ensuing penalty shootout earned Mexico a podium finish at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™. Brazil enjoyed the better start […]