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Guide to U-17 WC's official draw

The official draw of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup is scheduled for 7th July, we bring you everything you need to know ahead of the mega event..

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FIFA U-17 World Cup, Kochi

FIFA U17 WC: Kochi given clearance

The South Indian city, which had come under fire for shoddy preparations, has finally been given the clearance to host the marquee event..

India U-17 National Team

India Colts lose 3-0 to Benfica

Indian Colts failed to reproduce the performance that saw them hold the Portuguese opponents to a 2-2 draw a week ago but had positives to take away

Alex Phillips AFC Head of Stakeholder Affairs

Phillips all praise for AIFF

The UEFA Head of Stakeholder Affairs is pleased with the efforts put in by the Indian FA with regards to the Under-17 World Cup…

Lucio FC Goa ISL

Lucio expects a great U17 WC in India

The Brazil legend who has spent the last two seasons with ISL side FC Goa expects Indian football to develop from the experience of hosting the cup...

FIFA Inspection Committee in Guwahati

'FIFA has plan B for Kochi'

The preparations at the Indira Gandhi stadium in the capital of Assam has pleased the FIFA inspection committee...

Javier Ceppi Kushal Das FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

Navi Mumbai best in India

The FIFA Inspection committee was deeply satisfied with the work at Navi Mumbai after slamming the preparations at Kochi the other day...

FIFA U-17 World Cup, Kochi

Kochi not ready for World Cup

The FIFA Inspection committee was scathing in its assessment about the state of readiness of Kochi as a venue for the U-17 World Cup...

Manohar Parrikar Goa Chief Minister

Goa CM pledges support to U17 WC

The newly appointed Chief Minister of Goa made clear that all hands would be on the deck for a smooth conduct of the showpiece tournament..

Justin Bieber

U17 World Cup venue welcomes Bieber

Justin Bieber will perform at Mumbai's DY Patil stadium, after the inspections on the venue are carried out in March for the U17 World Cup...

Frequently asked questions

Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.

As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.

Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.

Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.

Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.

Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Hector Herrera are among the most famous players to have featured in the Leagues Cup.

Caleb Porter, Tata Martino, Phil Neville, Martin Demichelis, and Fernando Gago are among the most famous managers in Leagues Cup history.