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UAE stars hoping to shine

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:55:00 GMT

FIFA.com catches up with some stars of the United Arab Emirates U-17 national side who are tipped to star at the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in their own country.

Russia reign supreme in Europe

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:29:00 GMT

After a scoreless 120 minutes of football, Russia beat Italy 5-4 on penalties to claim the 2013 UEFA European U-17 Championship, and a berth to the FIFA U-17 World Cup United Arab Emirates 2013.

Zaidan backing Iraq to spring a surprise

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with Iraq U-17 coach Muwafaq Zaidan, who hopes his side will be able to emulate previous Iraqi successes on the youth level at this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013.

FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 mascot lands in the Emirates

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:45:00 GMT

The official FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 mascot and tournament ambassador, Shaqran, was unveiled on 13 May by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and FIFA in the UAE.

Austria and Croatia seal last tickets

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:32:00 GMT

Austria and Croatia were the last teams to secure their places in the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 after the end of the group stage of this year’s UEFA European U-17 Championship on Saturday.

Four teams secure UAE 2013 tickets

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:16:00 GMT

Slovakia, Sweden, Russia and Italy have all booked places at UAE 2013 from European qualifying.

Europe’s U-17s fight for continental crown

Sat, 04 May 2013 06:49:00 GMT

There's just six remaining places up for grabs at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, all of which allocated to Europe. Those will be decided over the next 12 days in Slovakia, with eight teams of youngsters battling for a spot at UAE 2013.

Joy for hosts as surprises abound

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the highlights of the South American U-17 Football Championship in Argentina, where the hosts were crowned champions to ensure their place at UAE 2013, with surprise package Venezuela finishing second.

Kiwis remain perfect in Oceania

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:56:00 GMT

New Zealand are set to continue a growing affinity with the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the UAE later this year after winning the qualifying tournament last week. FIFA.com reviews the six-nation Oceania championship in Vanuatu.

Ivorians lead the way for the first time

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:15:00 GMT

Côte d'Ivoire beat Nigeria in the final for their first continental crown at U-17 level as the two west Africans joined the north African duo of Tunisia and Morocco in qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013.

Uruguay claim final ticket, Argentina crowned

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT

Uruguay have won through to UAE 2013 on the final day of the qualifying competition which was won by host nation Argentina.

Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela book their places

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:53:00 GMT

Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013, while Paraguay and Uruguay will now fight it out for South America's one remaining berth.

New Zealand book UAE berth

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:40:00 GMT

New Zealand have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the sixth time after maintaining a 100 per cent record on the final day of the qualifying competition in Vanuatu.

Amir: We have talent and a lot to offer

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:16:00 GMT

UAE U-17 coach Rashid Amir sat down with FIFA.com to discuss the importance of the tournament, the quality of the players in the competition and the boost the team is expecting from receiving country-wide fan support.

Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire round out CAF qualifiers

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:05:00 GMT

Nigeria and Côte d"ivoire will join Morocco and Tunisia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 this summer after the Golden Eaglets took down Congo 7-0 and Côte d'Ivoire earned second place in Group B after a 0-0 draw with Ghana.

Mexico juniors continue to dominate

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:44:00 GMT

Defending world champions Mexico sparkled in winning the CONCACAF U-17 qualifying tournament to book their place at UAE 2013, where they will be joined by Panama, Honduras and Canada.

North Africa duo secure tickets to UAE 2013

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:28:00 GMT

Morocco and Tunisia have both booked their ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 after the North African pair reached the semi-finals of the CAF U-17 Championship.

Oceania sextet take aim at world stage

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:22:00 GMT

Oceania’s representatives for UAE 2013 will be determined over the coming week in Vanuatu, with reigning champions New Zealand facing the challenge of five Pacific nations.

Mexico, Honduras stamp ticket to UAE 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:38:00 GMT

Reigning world champions Mexico and Honduras will complete the quartet of CONCACAF sides at UAE 2013 after defeating Guatemala and USA respectively.

Panama and Canada book places

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:01:00 GMT

Canada and Panama both won their CONCACAF U-17 Tournament quarter-finals 4-2, against Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago respectively, to book their places at the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013.

African finalists eye four U-17 spots

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:42:00 GMT

The Africa U-17 Championship begins this weekend with hosts Morocco and seven other challengers looking to join the continent's best youth sides at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

UAE youngsters mindful of rare opportunity

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:11:00 GMT

With the rare chance to appear at a home tournament, UAE's U-17 team are training with a steely focus with the aim of not letting the unique opportunity of playing in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup pass them by.

Mexico lead U-17 pack in Panama

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:20:00 GMT

The top 12 junior sides in North, Central America and the Caribbean, led by defending U-17 world champions Mexico, gather in Panama this weekend with the aim of reaching UAE 2013.

Final draw held for 2013 UEFA U-17 Championship

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:58:00 GMT

The final draw for the 2013 UEFA U-17 Championship was held Thursday in Slovakia where the eight teams competing for spots in UAE 2013 have learned their opponents for the tournament in May.

Russia advance, octet remain in contention

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:16:00 GMT

Russia have advanced to the UEFA U-17 Championship finals, from which six sides will qualify for UAE 2013, while eight teams remain fighting to join them.

UAE slots at stake in Argentina

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the ten CONMEBOL teams vying for the four spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup United Arab Emirates 2013 as the 15th South American U-17 Championship is set to kick off in Argentina on Tuesday.

United Arab Emirates look to stand tall as hosts

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:45:00 GMT

United Arab Emirates have been ambitiously pursuing the development of football, and hosting this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup is another key step in that process.

UAE 2013 emblem unveiled at spectacular ceremony in Abu Dhabi

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:55:00 GMT

The countdown to the biggest international football tournament ever to be held in the United Arab Emirates began today as the official emblem of the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 was unveiled at a glittering ceremony at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Cook Islands keep hopes alive amid late drama

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:55:00 GMT

Cook Islands left it late before nudging out American Samoa to win the preliminary stage of Oceania qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Apia, Samoa.

First time in the spotlight

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:37:00 GMT

The U-17 World Cup has been unveiling stars of tomorrow for a full quarter-century. FIFA.com takes you through some of the tournament’s world-renowned graduates.

Uzbekistan youngsters create history

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:59:00 GMT

Uzbekistan, having already secured passage to the FIFA U-17 World Cup along with Japan, Iran and Iraq, went on to claim a slice of history by winning their first continental title at any level.

Asian quartet seal first spots

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:59:00 GMT

Iran, Iraq, Japan and Uzbekistan have become the first teams to book their place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 after reaching the semi-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship.

A Brazilian legend is born in Cairo

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:10:00 GMT

Brazil had never won the FIFA U-17 World Cup and had been beaten by their final opponents Ghana in the same fixture in the previous edition. The day would nevertheless belong to the boys in canary-yellow and their exhilarating No10.