Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
New Delhi: Host nation India, along with Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and DPR Korea, are set to fly the flag for Asia at this month’s FIFA U-17 World Cup which gets underway on Friday.
Asia’s Hopefuls
India (Group A): As host nation, India qualified automatically for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, and this will be the first time that the country has represented Asia at a FIFA event. India did not progress beyond the Group Stage at last year’s AFC U-16 Championship, but hope springs eternal under new coach Luis Norton de Matos who was appointed in March.
Also in Group A: The USA, who are appearing in their 16th FIFA U-17 World Cup, Colombia and Ghana - two-time winners at this level.
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