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Cristiano Roland says a change in mentality was key to Vietnam's first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup qualification. The Brazilian coach believes his players now believe in themselves, and he looks ahead to the challenges of the group stage in Qatar.
Gaston Silva reflects on Uruguay's record second-place finish at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup and looks ahead to the team's return to the tournament in Qatar 2026, ending a 13-year absence.
Panama U-17 coach Felipe Baloy discusses his team's goals for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, emphasizing development and competitive performance. The squad aims to build on past experiences and showcase Panamanian talent on the global stage.
FIFA looks back at the inaugural U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand 2008, where Korea DPR upset favourites Germany, and future stars like Mana Iwabuchi, Alexandra Popp, and Dzsenifer Marozsan emerged.
Fiji and New Zealand have secured their places at the 2027 FIFA U-17 World Cup after semi-final wins at the OFC U-16 Men's Championship in Papua New Guinea. Fiji beat Solomon Islands on penalties, while New Zealand defeated hosts Papua New Guinea 3-0. Both teams will contest Saturday's final.
