Brazil seal third spot over Mali

Brazil did not impress but a soft goal let in by the Malian goalkeeper tilted the game in their favour, in Kolkata on Saturday.

Brazil, Mali look to savour last dance in India

It may not be the exact match they were hoping to play in Kolkata, but both Brazil and Mali are eager to finish their Under-17 WC campaign on a high.

The Mali goal that wasn't

37,847 pairs of eyes in Mumbai saw Cheick Oumar Doucoure score arguably the 'goal' of the U-17 World Cup. The pair that mattered, though, did not.

Goal-line controversy as Spain see off Mali

Spain booked their ticket to the finals of the U-17 World Cup after beating Mali 3-1 in the semifinals in Mumbai.

Mali look to continue winning against the odds

Mali have taken playing at venues with sparse attendances and on rain-soaked pitches in their stride, spurred by the chance to win the U-17 World Cup.

Spain's pass-and-move vs. Mali's run-and-shoot

The second semi-final of the U17 World Cup is set to be a battle between Mali's relentless attack and Spain's mental toughness.

Mali mentality masters Ghana in rain-soaked Guwahati

Mali reached into their sturdiest core, amplified their strengths and mastered conditions and opposition on a pudding of a pitch, writes Sharda Ugra.

Match shouldn't have been played on this pitch - Ghana coach

The heavy and continuous rain in Guwahati meant the match was more about adaptation and endurance than footballing skill.

In Guwahati, it's time for Africa

As Mali face Ghana in the U-17 World Cup quarter-finals, India can learn a lot from the progress of African football, writes Sharda Ugra.

Five-star Mali crush Iraq to enter quarterfinals

Lassana N'Diaye scored a brace as Mali outclassed Iraq in Goa in a 5-1 win in the round of 16.

U-17 WC pre-quarters: Who, where and what

With the group stages over, here's how the round of 16 matchups -- including France vs. Spain -- look like.

Mali enter knockouts after 3-1 victory

Mali crush Turkey to get first win

Djemoussa Traore, Lassana N'Diaye and Fode Konate all scored as Mali beat Turkey 3-0 to get their first win of the U17 World Cup.

Rodriguez penalty helps Paraguay beat Mali

Alan Rodríguez's second-half penalty helped Paraguay beat Mali 3-2 in their opening U17 World Cup encounter.

Guinea's 14-year-old defender, and a Weah in the World Cup

ESPN presents five USA and African players to keep an eye out for in the upcoming Under-17 World Cup in India

U-17 WC: The youngest, the tallest and those from the big clubs

A little over 500 players from 24 countries will be in India for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Here are the interesting bits about some of them.