World Cup U17 news

‘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.

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'Why not think about winning?' - Segares on U17 World Cup

GOAL Convo: Segares' job isn't just to win tournaments for the U.S., but to prepare up-and-comers for more World Cups ahead

Selwyn Stevens & Neo Bohloko, South Africa U17, March 2025

SA learn World Cup opponents: Chiefs & Sundowns players to face European giants

The finals will feature 104 matches, with Mzansi hoping to go all the way in the global competition.

U17 WC, Arab Cup & more: Qatar's push to be capital of sports

Qatar are set to host the FIFA Arab Cup and the FIFA U17 World Cup later this year.

Dates for Arab Cup and U17 World Cup in Qatar announced

FIFA have announced the dates for the upcoming U17 World Cup and Arab Cup, set to be held in Qatar.

U.S. U17 squad book ticket to World Cup after beating Cuba

Chase Adams and Maximo Carrizo both scored to lead the U.S. to their 19th appearance at the U17 World Cup

FIFA announces 48-team U17 World Cup with hosts Qatar & Morocco

FIFA have awarded Qatar and Morocco the rights to host the FIFA U-17 men's and women’s World Cup, respectively, for the next five years from 2025.

Germany win U17 World Cup after shootout win over France

Germany have won the 2023 U17 World Cup after a narrow penalty shoot-out victory over France in Indonesia.

Echeverri reveals desire to follow in Messi's Barca footsteps

Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri wants to follow in his idol Lionel Messi's footsteps and join Barcelona in the future.

WATCH: Messi regen? Echeverri recreates 2012 finish vs Brazil

Argentina U17 starlet Claudio Echeverri recreated a Lionel Messi-esque finish to complete his hat-trick against rivals Brazil in the U-17 World Cup.

Explained: Why France could be disqualified from U17 World Cup

France may be disqualified from the U17 World Cup after fielding Yanis Issoufou against Senegal in the last 16, which they won on penalties.

USYNT suffer heartbreak in U17 WC as Germany score late winner

Germany's Bilal Yalcinkaya scored a late winner as the USYNT crashed out of the 2023 U17 World Cup.

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How to watch FIFA U17 World Cup: TV channels & streaming

Everything you need to know about how to watch the U17 World Cup live on TV and stream online.

Brazil fail to match England after racking up 81 shots at goal

Brazil fired nine goals past North Caledonia at the U17 World Cup after taking 81 shots on goal, with Estevao 'Messinho' Willian among the scorers.

The future USMNT stars to watch at the U17 World Cup

GOAL takes a look at the USYNT players to keep an eye on in Indonesia

The U17 World Cup wonderkids to watch - including the 'next Messi'

The tournament, which kicks-off in Indonesia on Friday, has been previously lit up by the likes of Phil Foden, Cesc Fabregas & Toni Kroos

Where are England's U17 World Cup winners now?

England's Phil Foden won the Golden Ball, while Rhian Brewster won the Golden Boot in India, but how have they and their team-mates fared since?

'I want to be able to choose between Netherlands & Mexico'

The 18-year-old forward is currently on the books of Heerenveen and hopes to one day have a big call to make on his senior international future

El Tri's youngsters must avoid past generations' errors

Taking the risk of leaving their comfort zone will be key if they're going to help advance the senior national team squad

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Nigeria U17 vs Netherlands U17: All you need to know

Goal brings you everything you need to know about the quarter-final clash between the Europeans and the Golden Eaglets

It’s possible for a young defender to succeed at PSG – Pembele

The teenager wants to find himself among the professionals at the Parc des Princes as quickly as possible - and he is confident it is possible

More than Zlatan's pal: Meet Mexico U-17 star Efrain Alvarez

The LA Galaxy standout is ready to step out of the formidable shadow of his more famous teammate and shine for El Tri in Brazil

'Reyna is similar to Pulisic, or maybe a bit better'

The U.S. U-17 midfielder is being eased into action by the German side after being named in the club's Champions League squad

Reyna & the stars to watch at the U17 World Cup

A host of talented youngsters will be on show in Brazil over the next month as the tournament gets under way on Saturday

Foden & Sancho can win England the World Cup - Anderson

In an exclusive interview with Goal, Curtis Anderson says there is no limit to what his former Under-17 team-mates can achieve at senior level

Reyna, Busio headline U.S. U-17 World Cup squad

A total of 21 players have been called in for the upcoming tournament in Brazil

Ex-Basel boss Wicky hired as U.S. U-17 coach

The former FC Basel boss will take charge of a U.S. U-17 team favored to qualify and perform well at the Under-17 World Cup

Peru stripped of FIFA Under 17 Wold Cup hosting rights

The South American nation's "organisational and infrastructure challenges" were enough to see their hosting rights stripped for the youth competition

Brazil under-17 South American champions 2017

Brazil's generation 2000

The Selecao have plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the future with a new host of promising youngsters set to take major steps in the game in 2018

NxGn: Foden named among world's top five teens

The midfielder is in contention to win Goal's NxGn award after a year in which he made his Manchester City debut and starred for England's U-17s

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