Barca's Ansu left out of Spain's U17 squad
Ansu Fati has been left out of Spain's squad for the upcoming Under-17 World Cup in Brazil and will remain in Barcelona.
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Barca teenage sensation Ansu set for Spain call
Barcelona sensation Ansu Fati wants to represent Spain and will do so in next month's Under-17 World Cup provided the paperwork arrives on time, say
Champs England dominate ESPN's U-17 WC Team of the tournament
Phil Foden and Rhian Brewster are among the four England players in ESPN's Team of the Tournament for the U-17 World Cup. Who else made the cut?
When the football took over
Sights and sounds from a surreal, stunning evening of football in Kolkata.
England beat Spain to win U17 World Cup
A Phil Foden winner in the second half helped complete a spectacular comeback as England beat Spain 4-2 in the Under-17 World Cup final.
Gupta: England have been the surprise package (2:48)
World's best teens ready for final exam
The beauty of the U-17 WC is that for these players, among them the world's best teenage footballers, this is the first day of the rest of their lives
England U17s better since Euro final - Torres
Ferran Torres says both Spain and Saturday's U17 World Cup final opponents England are better than when they met in May's European Championship final.
Forwards in focus as England, Spain vie for maiden WC
England have flexed their attacking muscle, while Spain have showed off their tactical supremacy. The 2017 U-17 World Cup final is too close to call.
Talking tactics: Brewster, Ruiz take centre stage in Euro final encore
ESPN presents a tactical lowdown of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup final between Spain and England on Saturday, October 28.
Can England learn from Euro final heartache?
After Spain won the Euro U-17 final vs England in May, the two teams will clash again in the U-17 World Cup final. Here's what that match tells us.
Spain's planning overshadowed by goal controversy
Spain's plan to dominate possession did not work against Mali, so they had to come up with a new way to win, writes Jonathan Selvaraj.
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.
U17: Brazil stun Germany late; Spain cruise
Brazil scored twice in a six-minute span in the second half to beat Germany 2-1 Sunday in the quarterfinals of the Under-17 World Cup in India.
Elaborate Spain make it look easy against Iran
Playing at the peak of their passing powers, Spain demolished an Iranian side that had won every previous game in the tournament.
Dominant Spain beat Iran to reach U17 semis
Spain cruised to a 3-0 win over Iran to reach the U-17 World Cup semi-finals, where they will meet Mali on Wednesday.
Iran ready for 'Mission Impossible' against Spain
Iran start as underdogs against Spain, but coach Abbas Chamanian believes it will be an equally tough match for the European champions.
Ruiz penalty takes Spain through to quarterfinals
A dramatic late penalty helped Spain narrowly edge out France in the U17 World Cup round of 16 in Guwahati.
Ice-cold Abel Ruiz breaks French hearts
Seventeen-year-old Abel Ruiz of Spain can't remember the first time he took a penalty. He certainly won't be forgetting the latest he took one.
French renaissance ready to confront Spain
France coach Lionel Rouxel said Spain are 'the best team in Europe' and refused to call their quarterfinal clash a 'revenge match'.
U-17 WC takeaways: Traditional powerhouses deliver as attacking flair pays dividends
Africa and South America have dominated the U-17 World Cup in the past, and that has continued at this edition as well.
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.
2019 WC U17 Ladder
| GROUP A | 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 |
| GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Ecuador U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Australia U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Hungary U17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France U17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| South Korea U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Chile U17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Haiti U17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Senegal U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Netherlands U17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| United States U17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
| GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Spain U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Argentina U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Tajikistan U17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Cameroon U17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Paraguay U17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 7 |
| Italy U17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Mexico U17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 4 |
| Solomon Islands U17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -20 | 0 |
2019 Team LeadersFIFA Under-17 World Cup
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RankingsFIFA Under-17 World Cup
Goal Difference2Tied-8th
Goals Scored106th
Assists9Tied-4th
Goals Conceded8Tied-15th