No gloomy goodbyes: Five players the U-17 WC will miss
ESPN lists five players that impressed for their respective teams, but will not be seen in the U-17 World Cup Monday onwards.
New Caledonia hold Japan to 1-1 draw
New Caledonia ended their maiden FIFA appearance at any level with a 1-1 draw against Japan, with captain Jekob Jeno scoring an 84th minute equaliser.
New Caledonia take fantastic memories from maiden WC
New Caledonia failed to win a single match in their maiden appearance at the World Cup but will return home with their reputation enhanced.
Honduras thrash New Caledonia for biggest WC win
Honduras pumped in five goals without reply against tournament debutants New Caledonia to record an emphatic win in their second group game.
What India and New Caledonia can learn from defeat
It's a frequently asked question. How do a group of boys, none older than 17, put behind the emotions of a heavy defeat at a World Cup?
France begin WC campaign in style with 7-1 rout of New Caledonia
New Caledonia were outclassed in the maiden World Cup outing, but did manage a consolation goal late on against heavyweights France.
We're not afraid of France: New Caledonia coach Wacalie
So far, every New Caledonia player's dream has been to represent France. The two teams will meet for the first time ever in the U17 WC on Sunday.
2019 WC U17 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil U17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| Angola U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| New Zealand U17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Canada U17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |