Guardiola inspired me to snub Barca - wonderkid
Defender Yan Couto has told ESPN Brasil that an intervention from Pep Guardiola led to him turning down Barcelona in favour of a move to Man City.
2019 Schedule
2019 Schedule
Brazil beat Mexico to win U-17 World Cup
A second-half injury time goal from Lazaro gave Brazil a 2-1 comeback victory over Mexico in the Under-17 World Cup final on Sunday in Brasilia.
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?
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.
England, are you Brazil in disguise?
Cast all the cliches of an England football team aside. This U-17 side is anything but 'boring, boring England', writes Sharda Ugra.
Hat-trick hero Brewster toasts 'dream come true'
Liverpool's Rhian Brewster's hat-trick helped England beat Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals of the U-17 World Cup.
Brewster treble as England reach U17 final
England are through to the final of the Under-17 World Cup after beating Brazil 3-1 in the semifinal in Kolkata.
Talking tactics: Goals everywhere but midfield holds the key
There's little to choose between Brazil and England, but it's clear the midfield will determine which team will make the final of the U-17 World Cup.
Kolkata awaits spectacle as England, Brazil clash
Besides just a crackling football match on Wednesday, Kolkata could witness the first beginnings of a new world order.
Brazil face England in clash of best attacks
The way these two teams have played in the U-17 World Cup, it is perhaps unfortunate that only one of Brazil or England will contest the final.
'Mistake is human, a part of the game' - FIFA ref's chief
Head of FIFA Refereeing Massimo Bussaca defended U.S. referee Jair Marrufo's decision-making in the match between Brazil and Germany at the U-17 WC.
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.
Paulinho's stunner sends Brazil to U17 semis
Goals from Weverson and Paulinho produced a late comeback as Brazil ended Germany's U-17 World Cup with a 2-1 win at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Brazil's bittersweet comeback twice as good
For the second time in the U-17 World Cup, Brazil had to come back from a goal down, and both times Paulinho proved to be Brazil's match-winner.
Kolkata gets ready for the biggest clash of the U17 World Cup (1:16)
John at the 'Helm' again as Brazil take on Germany
While Brazil and Germany have downplayed their senior team's 2014 World Cup semis, one link still binds them to that unforgettable game: John Helm.
Game against Brazil is highest possible for this team: Wueck
German coach Christian Wueck says his players will have to raise their game and convert from the chances they create against Brazil on Sunday.
Sen: A match with a profile of a big-event final (1:51)
Sen: A match with the profile of a big event final (2:05)
Brazil against Germany is a world-class contest: Amadeu
Ahead of their quarterfinal against Germany, Brazil coach Carlos Amadeu said neither side will sit back and allow the other team to score.
Brazil prepare for 'difficult' Germany game in rainy Kolkata
Brazil keeper Gabriel Brazao expects Germany to be 'hard' opponents in the quarterfinal, but says they are prepared to make a game out of it.
Brazil stamp their authority ahead of Germany showdown
Three goals, 72% possession, and 787 passes. By any standard, Brazil's pre-quarterfinal against Honduras in Kochi was a blowout.
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.
Brazil ease past Niger, finish the group unbeaten
Brazil lived up to their billing as favourites of the U-17 World Cup following a convincing 2-0 victory over Niger in Goa on Friday.
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
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA Under-17 World Cup
Goal Difference132nd
Goals Scored192nd
Assists9Tied-4th
Goals Conceded6Tied-8th