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FIFA U17 World Cup 2026: Dates announced for global youth tournament in Qatar

The prestigious tournament returns to Qatar in its expanded format after a successful edition last year in the Middle-East nation.

Chelsea owners see off transfer competition to land 16-year-old

Chelsea’s ownership group has reportedly beaten Manchester United and Manchester City in the chase for Mohamed Zongo, one of Africa’s most exciting young footballers, with the Burkina Faso midfielder set to join Strasbourg in 2027 when he turns 18. The deal, agreed with Sporting Football des Cascades Tenakourou, marks the latest step in Chelsea’s long-term recruitment project, which has increasingly focused on identifying global talent years before they reach senior breakout status.

Ronaldo sends message as Portugal win first Under-17 World Cup

Portugal secured their first-ever Under-17 World Cup title courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Austria in the final in Qatar on Thursday and Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the greatest Portuguese player of all time was first in line to offer his congratulations with a simple but very effective message to his huge audience of 668 million followers on Instagram.

Portugal U17 team with 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup Trophy

FIFA U17 World Cup: Portugal script history in Qatar

Portugal have won the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup after a 1-0 triumph over Austria at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Thursday. Portugal came into this tournament after winning the U17 European Championship and have now added the U17 world title to their crown. This is also their first-ever U17 World Cup title in history.

Khalifa International Stadium - Vue aérienne

Khalifa stadium: All set to host 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup final

The final of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup is upon us. The best youth sides of the competition will go head-to-head at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha to win the ultimate youth crown. We might even see the future stars of world football win their first major silverware in Qatar. Let's take a look at the iconic venue that will shine a bright light on the youngsters.

Man City & Man Utd go head-to-head for Burkina Faso wonderkid

Manchester City and Manchester United have entered a fierce battle to sign Burkina Faso sensation Mohamed Zongo, the 15-year-old attacking midfielder who dazzled at the U17 World Cup. Both clubs have already held talks with the Tenakourou Academy as Europe’s elite begin circling for a prodigy who produced goals, assists and man-of-the-match displays to lead Burkina Faso to the quarter-finals.

Qatar lays down a blueprint for expanded FIFA tournaments!

The 2025 edition of the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar is the first FIFA World Cup across any level or age group to feature 48 teams and in many ways, the hosts Qatar have laid down a blueprint of what a 48-team international tournament could be hosted without any of the logistical and infrastructural nightmares that generally come with it.

Alejandro Rodriguez Engand vs Austria, U-17 World Cup

England's U17 World Cup dream ends in thrashing to Austria

England have been eliminated from the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in spectacular fashion, losing 4-0 against Austria in the round of 16. Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez's red card shortly after the Young Lions fell behind early in the second half proved to be a crucial moment, with Austria eventually going on to run up the score-line in the latter stages of the knockout tie.

Is Qatar the cradle of football's next generation?

With the next four editions of the FIFA U17 World Cup, apart from the 2025 edition currently in full swing, set to be held in Qatar, there is every chance that we might see the next superstar of global football announce himself to the world in the Middle-East nation.

Reigan Heskey England U17 World Cup 2025

Heskey's son overtakes Foden & Sancho with England U17 heroics

Reigan Heskey, the son of former Liverpool and England legend Emile, has overtaken Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho with his goals at the Under-17 World Cup. England secured their spot in the last 32 in Qatar as they finished second to Venezuela in Group E. The Young Lions then eased into the last 16 of the tournament as they got the better of South Korea on Saturday.

U.S. U17s suffers penalty shootout loss to Morocco

The United States saw their FIFA U17 World Cup run end in the Round of 32 after a dramatic 1-1 draw and a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Morocco. Jude Terry’s early strike had the Americans in control for much of the match, but Abdellah Ouazane’s 90th-minute equalizer forced the shootout that ultimately sealed their exit.

Sullivan to Albert: Five takeaways as U.S. U17s’ WC run continues

From Cavan Sullivan exceeding expectations to a quietly solid back line, GOAL breaks down five key takeaways on the U.S. U17s ahead of their World Cup clash with Morocco.

Fans at the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025

2025 edition in Qatar: Most revolutionary U17 WC ever?

In many ways, the 2025 edition of the FIFA U17 World Cup is perhaps the most revolutionary or unique. Currently being held in Qatar, this is a tournament which has transformed the way the world will see expanded global tournaments, thanks to a multitude of factors including the number of teams, compactness of the venue and more.

WATCH: Albert helps U.S. U17s make history with dramatic winner

Mathis Albert made history for the U.S. U-17s, firing a decisive 39th-minute strike to seal a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic and a perfect group-stage record - the first in program history. The victory at ASPIRE Academy in Doha capped three straight wins in Group F, sending the Americans into the knockout rounds with maximum points.

U17 FIFA World Cup trophy in Aspire Zone

All about Qatar's Aspire Zone hosting a 48-team World Cup

The 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, underway in Qatar, is a 48-team mega event. This is the first time a 48-team World Cup is being held across any category and the hosts Qatar have utilised a world-class facility to organise an ultra-compact tournament. Here we take a deeper dive into the features of the Aspire Zone which is hositng the tournament in Doha.

Heskey fluffs hat-trick chance as England U17s progress at World Cup

England beat Egypt 3-0 on Monday at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar to seal second place in their group and secure safe passage into the round of 32. Manchester City star Heskey was once again on song for the Young Lions, scoring twice goals, although he passed up the chance for a hat-trick in the second half when a penalty was comfortably saved by Egypt's goalkeeper.

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📽️ | PL legend's son scores brilliant goal for England's U-17s

England's Young Lions needed just 14 minutes to open the scoring against Egypt at the Under-17 World Cup on Monday in Qatar. Manchester City star Reigan Heskey broke the deadlock with an excellent solo goal to give his team a great start to the match. His strike continued some fine form for the forward who played a key role last time out against Haiti as England won for the first time at the tournament.

Silvestre praises Qatar's organisation of FIFA U17 World Cup

The 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, currently underway in Qatar, has been revolutionary for multiple reasons. But the biggest change has been the fact that it is the first 48-team World Cup across any level and Qatar's organisation of an ultra-compact tournament has come in for high praise from former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre.

WATCH: Sullivan's penalty heroics lead USMNT U17 team to win

The U.S. booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup after Cavan Sullivan’s calmly taken second-half penalty secured a 2-1 win over Tajikistan on Saturday in Qatar. The Union prodigy showed composure beyond his years with the spot kick, scoring with a panenka, capping a resilient display as the Americans overturned an early deficit to claim their second straight victory.

How Day Pass at FIFA U17 WC has been a gamechanger!

The Day Pass ticket concept at the FIFA U17 World Cup has been a gamechanger for fans interested in high-quality football, having the freedom to enjoy multiple games in a single day in Qatar. The Aspire Zone, which is hosting the matches of the tournament across eight pitches, has seen Qatar offer a great opportunity for fans.

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Heskey gives eight-goal England lift-off at U17 World Cup

Manchester City starlet Reigan Heskey, the son of former Liverpool striker Emile, helped to give England lift-off in their U17 World Cup campaign as he inspired an 8-1 victory over Haiti. Having lost their opening game of the tournament in Qatar, the Young Lions knew that three points were imperative in their second Group E fixture. Neil Ryan's side ultimately eased over that line.

WATCH: Sullivan scores winner for U.S. at U17 World Cup

Rising star Cavan Sullivan came off the bench for the U.S. in Wednesday's U17 World Cup opener, but the Philadelphia Union attacker made the difference in a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso. His late goal sealed three points for the U.S. as they began the tournament in Qatar. Sullivan was tossed into the fray with the game scoreless in the 62nd minute.

U17 World Cup: Five stars set to shine in Qatar

The 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup has kicked off in Qatar. With a barrage of high-quality youth football set to be unleashed in the Aspire Zone in Doha, we could witness the next star of the game make their name in the Middle-East nation. Let's take a look at five players who could be the stars of the tournament.

Alejandro Rodriguez Engand vs Venezuela, U-17 World Cup

England suffer nightmare start at Under-17 World Cup

England have been left licking their wounds after opening the 2025 Under-17 World Cup in Qatar with a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Venezuela. A previous generation of Young Lions including Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho lifted the trophy in 2017, but this team lacked a ruthless edge as two quickfire Venezuela goals from captain Roman Davis and Dioner Fuentes near the end of the first half killed England, before a late third from substitute Eider Barrios.

BOMA: Official mascot for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have officially unveiled BOMA, the Desert Owl, as the mascot for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Gonzalo Segares, Mathis Albert, Cavan Sullivan

Sullivan, Albert headline U.S. squad for U17 World Cup

Cavan Sullivan and Mathis Albert are among the headliners on a 21-player squad that will represent the United States in the upcoming U17 World Cup. Gonzalo Segares announced his squad on Thursday, and it includes plenty of firepower, headlined by the Philadelphia Union midfielder and the rising Borussia Dortmund star. The roster features players from 15 clubs.

‘No one believed in us’ - 20 years after historic Mexico win

Two decades have passed since Mexico shocked the world in Peru with a 3-0 victory over Brazil in the 2005 U17 World Cup final. For many fans, that night at the Estadio Nacional remains one of the defining moments in Mexican football history. The tournament launched the careers of players such as Carlos Vela, Giovani dos Santos and Héctor Moreno.

Frequently asked questions

: Barcelona are the most successful Copa del Rey side in history, winning the cup 31 times, seven more than Athletic Bilbao and 11 more than bitter rivals Real Madrid. Their first-ever Copa del Rey win came in the 1909-10 season. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the Catalans have lifted this trophy six times.
: Currently, as many as 126 teams participate in the Copa del Rey, starting at the top from La Liga and going all the way down to the Tercera Federacion, the fifth tier in Spanish football league system. In its inaugural edition in 1903, just three teams (Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, and Madrid FC) took part.
: Former Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Piru Gainza is Copa del Rey's record-appearance maker ever, featuring in 99 games in the cup competition.
: Iconic Spanish forward Telmo Zarra is Copa del Rey's all-time top scorer, finding the back of the net on 81 occasions between 1939 and 1957. All those goals came in an Athletic Bilbao shirt.
: CD Bunol goalkeeper Paco is the oldest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game, achieving the feat against Real Sociedad in 2023 at the age of 44 years and 231 days.
: Armando Sagi is the youngest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game. Playing for Barcelona, Sagi was just 15 years and 339 days old when he made his debut in the competition on April 2, 1922.
: Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Neymar, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Telmo Zarra, Sergio Busquets, Roberto Carlos, Luis Suarez, and Xavi are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa del Rey.
: Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Juande Ramos, Claudio Ranieri, Louis van Gaal, Sir Bobby Robson, Cesar Menotti, Miguel Munoz, and Ferdinand Daucik are some of Copa del Rey's most famous mangers.

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