We’re firmly into crunch time at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ as a host of sides look to stay perfect and some eye the points they need to secure a passage to the knockouts.
Group I
Czechia v USA
17:45 in Doha
15:45 in Prague
06:45 in Los Angeles
09:45 in Washington D.C.
USA will be out to make it three wins from three, while Czechia know a point will be enough to guarantee their place the Round of 32.
Burkina Faso v Tajikistan
17:45 in Doha
14:45 in Ouagadougou
19:45 in Dushanbe
Burkina Faso will be hungry to build on an impressive win over Czechia. A draw will take them through to the next phase. For Tajikistan, only a win will give them any chance of progress.
Group J
Republic of Ireland v Paraguay
16:30 in Doha
13:30 in Dublin
10:30 in Asuncion
The Irish have been outstanding at this tournament and have qualified after back-to-back wins. For Paraguay, a point will be enough to take them through.
Uzbekistan v Panama
16:30 in Doha
18:30 in Tashkent
08:30 in Panama City
Uzbekistan were beaten by Ireland last time out and still require a point to be sure of a spot in the knockouts. Panama’s hopes are dangling by a thread and they must win to have any chance of progress.
Group K
Uganda v France
15:30 in Doha
15:30 in Kampala
13:30 in Paris
It’s still all to play for here, with France needing a point to be sure of a place in the Round of 32. Uganda, sure to be roared on by their passionate fans, must win to have a chance of advancing.
Chile v Canada
15:30 in Doha
09:30 in Santiago
07:30 in Ottawa
It’s a similar story in the group’s other fixture. Canada require a draw to be certain of progress, while Chile must take maximum points to keep their hopes alive.
Group L
Saudi Arabia v Mali
18:45 in Doha
18:45 in Riyadh
15:45 in Bamako
Both teams head into this having won one and lost one of their opening two fixtures. Both can qualify with a point here, but will be hungry to end the group phase on a high.
New Zealand v Austria
18:45 in Doha
04:45 (on Wednesday) in Wellington
16:45 in Vienna
New Zealand can no longer qualify but, if their performance in a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia last time out is anything to go by, they will perform with spirit, steel and determination. Austria, meanwhile, will aim to sustain their perfect record.
