TheFIFA U-17 World Cup 2023 is entering its final stages, with eight nations ready to battle it for semi-final berths in Indonesia. The quarter-final round will serve up some classic matchups, as European powerhouses Spain and Germany lock horns against each other at the Jakarta International Stadium on Friday.
Both teams qualified for the knockout rounds as group winners. La Rojita led the standings in Group B after winning two wins and one draw, while Die Mannschaft finished at the summit in Group F with a perfect nine-point record.
Having said that, the two sides come into this semi-final matchup following narrow victories in the Round of 16, with Germany beating the USA 3-2 in their first knockout stage game, and Spain coming out on top in a tricky contest against Japan (2-1).
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Spain vs Germany kick-off time
| Date: | Friday, November 24, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:30 pm EDT |
| Venue: | Jakarta International Stadium |
The quarterfinal clash between Spain and Germany will be played at the Jakarta International Stadium on Friday, November 24, 2023. Kick-off is at 3:30 pm EDT for fans in the US.
How to watch Spain vs Germany online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squad
Spain team news
Spain advanced to the quarter-finals thanks to starring roles from two La Masia academy gems, Marc Guiu and Quim Junyent, who scored the goals that saw them through to the quarter-finals. Head coach Jose Maria Lana has no fresh injury concerns and can field a strong line-up against the in-form Germans.
Spain predicted XI: Jimenez; Fort, Cubarsi, Cejudo, Navas; Junyent, Prim; Barla, Torres, Gomez; Guiu.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Jimenez, Abrol, Gonzalez |
| Defenders: | Mesa, Munzo, Fort, Cuenca, Mernio, Cubarsi, Martin |
| Midfielders: | Junyent, Prim, Martin, Bernal, Hernandez |
| Forwards: | Hauestamenda, Guiu, Yanez, Lopez, Oyono, Igao |
Germany team news
Hamburg attacking midfielder Bilal Yalcinkaya could be rewarded with his first start of the 2023 U17 World Cup here after he once again grabbed the headlines on Tuesday, as the impact sub's 86th-minute effort made the difference in a 3-2 thriller against the United States and sent Germany to the next round.
TSG Hoffenheim forward Max Moerstedt is the most prolific player coming into this quarter-final clash, with the German striker scoring three times so far in the tournament, including an important strike last time out.
Germany predicted XI: Schmitt; Moreira, Jeltsch, Dal, Hennig; Ramsak, Harchaoui; Hermann, Yalcinkaya, Brunner; Moerstedt.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Schmitt, Heide, Babatz |
| Defenders: | Kabar, Jeltsch, Dal, Herwerth, Hennig, Odogu, von der Hitz, Moreira |
| Midfielders: | Rüger, Harchaoui, Darvich, Herrmann, Osawe, Yalcinkaya, Ouédraogo |
| Forwards: | Brunner, Moerstedt, Ramsak |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 28/3/23 | Germany 3-4 Spain | U17 European Championship Qualifiers |
| 7/5/19 | Spain 1-0 Germany | U17 European Championship |
| 11/5/18 | Spain 5-1 Germany | U17 European Championship |
| 17/5/17 | Spain 0-0 Germany | U17 European Championship |
| 18/5/16 | Germany 1-2 Spain | U17 European Championship |