Learn about the history of the U17 World Cup, where several figures came to fame.
He World Under 17 Championship It is a biennial competition where the qualifying countries showcase the stars of tomorrow to the entire planet. In this tournament, several footballers show their qualities and declare themselves ready to jump to the elite.
The world cup children is becoming increasingly important FIFA and for this reason we ensure that the stadiums played in are of the highest standard and the 2023 edition in Indonesia will be no exception.
In GOAL we tell you the story of World Under 17 Championship:
When was the first Under 17 World Cup played and where was it?
The first time the Under 17 World Cup was held was in 1985 and the decision was made to play this tournament as a result of the great success that the Under 20 World Cup had been. China hosted this first edition and 18 have been held so far. Under-17 World Cup and Indonesia 2023 will be the 19th.
Who won the first Under-17 World Cup?
Nigeria were the first Under-17 World Cup champions in China in 1985. The African team defeated West Germany 2-0 in the final of the competition.
Source: Goal