USA
How they qualified: Concacaf U-17 World Cup qualifying group winners
Previous participations: 18
Best U-17 World Cup result: Fourth (1999)
Coach: Gonzalo Segares
Adams hit the headlines back in February when he netted ten goals for USA U-17 in a 22-0 trouncing of the US Virgin Islands in February. The powerful young striker, who plays his club football for Columbus Crew, models his game on Erling Haaland’s and has even been nicknamed ‘baby Haaland’. In an exclusive interview with FIFA, Adams set out his ambition to compete for the adidas Golden Boot at Qatar 2025.
Burkina Faso
How they qualified: CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations fourth place
Previous participations: 5
Best U-17 World Cup result: Third (2001)
Coach: Oscar Barro
Tapsoba hit seven goals at the U-17 AFCON and was tied for top scorer at the tournament with Côte d’Ivoire’s Alynho Haidara. He told FIFA has no intention of slowing down. “I want to score as many goals as possible at the World Cup”, said the 15-year-old in an exclusive interview. Tapsoba is reportedly being followed closely by several big European clubs.
Tajikistan
How they qualified: AFC U-17 Asian Cup quarter-finalists
Previous participations: 2
Best U-17 World Cup result: Round of 16 (2007)
Coach: Marco Ragini
Ibragimzoda is a tactically astute forward with sharp positioning and strong technical ability. He also excels in one-on-one duels. Aged just 16, the promising striker already represents FC Dushanbe in the Tajikistan First League.
Czechia
How they qualified: Reached UEFA Under-17 European Championship final tournament
Previous participations: 2
Best U-17 World Cup result: Quarter-finalists (1993)
Coach: Pavel Drsek
The Czechia forward possesses impressive skill and is a deadly finisher. He struck four times in three matches for his country in qualification for the U-17 EURO, which ultimately secured his team a spot at Qatar 2025. Potmesil plays his club football in his homeland for Slavia Prague.
