FIFA U-17 World Cup
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About FIFA U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 World Cup is the first major tournament where teenagers can show their skills. The tournament was created after the massive success shown by the U-20 World Cups, which are often referred to as the most compelling youth tournament in the world.
The first official edition of this tournament was held in China, back in 1985. Nigeria won that competition by beating Germany in the title clash. Since then, FIFA decided to play the tournament every two years, reaching 17 editions so far.
FIFA is keen on expanding its tournaments from time to time, and the U-20 World Cup is no exception. The first U-17World Cup was played by 16 teams, but 24 national teams are now involved in this competition, a change that was adopted in 2007.
Unlike the senior FIFA World Cup, the U-17 World Cup participants are not determined through a dedicated qualifying tournament. Instead, representatives from AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA earn their tickets through their performances in their respective U-17 or U-16 continental competitions, with the highest-placing teams making this biennial FIFA event.
As mentioned above, a total of 24 nations participate in this cup. The contestants are split into six groups of four. The top two teams from each group secure progression to the round of 16 and are joined by the four best third-placed sides. The last 16, the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final are all one-off matches. Once the tournament wraps up and the champions are crowned, FIFA hands out an additional four awards: the Golden Ball, the Golden Boot, the Golden Glove, and the FIFA Fair Play Award.
