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R32: Penalty joy for Uzbekistan

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

R32: Penalty joy for Uzbekistan

Doha: Substitute goalkeeper Nematulloh Rustamjonov was the hero as Uzbekistan edged Croatia 4-3 on penalties after their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 on Saturday.

Rustamjonov, who came on in the 88th minute, saved Raul Kumar’s spot-kick as reigning AFC U17 Asian Cup™ titleholders Uzbekistan set up a Round of 16 meeting with European champions Italy on Tuesday.

R32: Kim double sends DPR Korea through

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

R32: Kim double sends DPR Korea through

Doha: Two first half Kim Yu Jin goals secured DPR Korea a 2-1 win against Venezuela in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Round of 32 tie on Saturday.

Having had to dig deep to stave off a second half fightback from Venezuela, DPR Korea’s reward is a last-16 meeting with Japan, who defeated South Africa 3-0 earlier on Saturday.

R32: Japan power past South Africa

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

R32: Japan power past South Africa

Doha: Japan advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a 3-0 win over South Africa on Saturday.

After a goalless first half in their Round of 32 tie, Japan went into overdrive following the break and will meet DPR Korea - who defeated Venezuela 2-1 - on Tuesday for a place in the quarter-finals.

R32: Korea Republic's dream ended by England

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

R32: Korea Republic's dream ended by England

Doha: Korea Republic's FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 campaign came to an end following a 2-0 defeat to England in their Round of 32 tie on Saturday.

The match was effectively over in the first half, with 2017 champions England dominating the tie from start to finish.

Switzerland, France shine in Round of 32

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Switzerland, France shine in Round of 32

Doha: Switzerland and France led the charge into the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Friday.

Mexico, Republic of Ireland, Morocco, Brazil, Mali and Portugal also advanced.

Preview: Round of 32

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Preview: Round of 32

Doha: Asia will have four representatives in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Round of 32.

While the knockout stage kicks off on Friday, the Asian teams will enter the battle field on Saturday, with each facing quality opposition.

The-AFC.com previews the Asian challenge, with DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and Uzbekistan all hoping to go all the way.

Group L: Saudi Arabia 0-2 Mali

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Group L: Saudi Arabia 0-2 Mali

Doha: Saudi Arabia’s FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 campaign came to an end after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mali in their concluding Group L tie on Tuesday.

Champions in 1989, Saudi Arabia missed out on a Round of 32 spot by the slimmest of margins with Mexico advancing as the last of the eight best third-placed teams on their fair play record after both sides finished on three points and identical goal difference.

While Saudi Arabia missed out, Asia will be represented by DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and Uzbekistan in the knockout stage.

DPR Korea will meet Venezuela, Japan will battle it out with South Africa, Korea Republic will lock horns with England and Uzbekistan will square off against Croatia in the Round of 32.

Group I: Burkina Faso 2-0 Tajikistan

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Group I: Burkina Faso 2-0 Tajikistan

Doha: Tajikistan concluded their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Group I campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.

A third consecutive loss meant the Central Asian side finished bottom of the group and exited the competition.

Group J: Uzbekistan 6-1 Panama

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Group J: Uzbekistan 6-1 Panama

Doha: Uzbekistan advanced to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 knockout stage in style after producing a sparkling second half display to cruise 6-1 past Panama in their concluding Group J tie on Tuesday.

A six-goal haul after a listless first half secured victory for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia™ 2025 champions who finished second with two wins, one point adrift of Republic of Ireland.

The Central Asian side joined DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic as Asia's representatives in the Round of 32.

They will face Croatia while DPR Korea will meet Venezuela, Japan will battle it out with South Africa and Korea Republic will lock horns with England for places in the next round.

Group H: Honduras 1-2 Indonesia

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Group H: Honduras 1-2 Indonesia

Doha: Indonesia kept alive their chances of progressing to the knockout stage with a 2-1 win against Honduras in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Group H tie on Monday.

The result sees Indonesia finishing third in Group H on three points and they will have to rely on results from Tuesday's matches to see if they can progress as one of the eight best third-placed finishers into the Round of 32.

Group G: Colombia 2-0 DPR Korea

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Group G: Colombia 2-0 DPR Korea

Doha: DPR Korea fell to a 2-0 defeat against Colombia in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Group G tie on Monday.

Despite the defeat, the East Asian side - who finished with four points - advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.

Germany pipped Colombia to the top spot on goal difference, with both sides accumulating five points.

Group F: Korea Republic 3-1 Ivory Coast

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Group F: Korea Republic 3-1 Ivory Coast

Doha: Korea Republic marched into the Round of 32 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 after defeating Ivory Coast 3-1 on Monday.

The win saw the East Asians cap a sterling Group F campaign in style to finish second behind Switzerland, level on seven points but with an inferior goal difference.