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All-Asia day in Monterrey

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:27:00 GMT

Asian combatants Japan and Uzbekistan booked their passage to the quarter-finals with emphatic routs, while South Americans Brazil and Uruguay also stamped their tickets through.

Ruthless Japanese sweep Kiwis aside

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:55:00 GMT

Japan convinced in a 6-0 victory over New Zealand, with Hidike Ichige and Fumiya Hayakawa each scoring a double to secure a place in the quarter-finals at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Japan, Kiwis meet in clash of styles

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:57:00 GMT

Monterrey is in for a clash of styles and footballing cultures when hard-running and determined New Zealand lock horns with the short-passing Japanese.

Uzbekistan spring surprise in Group D

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:34:00 GMT

Unfancied Central Asian outfit Uzbekistan made history to take the laurels in Group D, and were followed through by sturdy sides from USA and New Zealand.

Adams: Kiwi football on the up

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:29:00 GMT

New Zealand captain Luke Adams tells FIFA.com about settling for a draw with USA to make the last 16, and reflects on football's steady growth in his tradtionally rugby-dominated nation.

Final standings in Group D determined

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:38:00 GMT

After a goalless draw between USA and New Zealand in the final day of matches for Group D at the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Saturday, each team ended level on points and goals. As per article 25.5 of the FIFA Regulations, the position of each team was determined by a drawing of lots.

Uzbeks advance as England impress

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:32:00 GMT

Day eight of the FIFA U-17 World Cup saw Uzbekistan stun the Czechs to progress to the next round as group winners. USA and New Zealand also qualified from the same pool, while England topped Group C.

Kiwis, USA draw through in Pachuca

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:47:00 GMT

A 0-0 stalemate between New Zealand and USA was enough to take both sides through to the knockout rounds from Group D at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Kiwis, USA to battle for top spot

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:02:00 GMT

With three points and top spot on the line in Group D, USA and New Zealand's encounter at Estadio Hildago in Pachuca on Saturday, will surely produce several attacking displays.

Uruguay advance as records fall

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:36:00 GMT

In an action-packed matchday five, Uruguay won late to qualify for the next round, Canada’s goalkeeper made history with an equaliser against England, and Uzbekistan shocked the USA.

Kiwis Czech’ed by Julis

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:58:00 GMT

An outstanding strike from Lukas Julis and a strong performance from goalkeeper Lukas Zima earned Czech Republic a narrow 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Group D.

Carmichael talks goals, ambitions

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:42:00 GMT

Having opened his account with a hat-trick against Uzbekistan, New Zealand midfielder Stephen Carmichael spoke to FIFA.com about his desire to make a mark in Mexico and his ambition to play for a major European club.

No room for error for wounded Czechs

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:26:00 GMT

Beaten 3-0 by USA in their opener, the Czech Republic must regroup and start scoring against a New Zealand side buoyed by a 4-1 thrashing of Uzbekistan.

Favourites to the fore

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:57:00 GMT

England, USA, Uruguay and New Zealand all made strong starts to their FIFA U-17 World Cup accounts, overpowering less experienced opponents on the tournament's second matchday.

Kiwis spoil Uzbek opening party

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:09:00 GMT

New Zealand's experience at the FIFA U-17 World Cup paid off, as they ran out to a historic 4-1 victory over debutants Uzbekistan on the back of a hat-trick from midfielder Stephen Carmichael.

Old hand Kiwis meet Uzbek new boys

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:11:00 GMT

New Zealand meet Uzbekistan in a clash of seasoned campaigners and U-17 novices as the Kiwis are making their fifth appearance in the competition and their opponents take their bow.

A fine line between grooming, results

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:54:00 GMT

For the men in charge of the 24 participating teams, the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 poses a dual challenge: getting results while continuing the development of their young charges.

Kiwis' fresh new direction

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:33:00 GMT

New Zealand arrive at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 quietly confident of repeating their breakthrough showing two years ago in Nigeria, as the game in their homeland undergoes change.

Forlan's heir set for Mexican mission

Fri, 20 May 2011 09:22:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with rising Uruguayan star Juan Cruz Mascia, who is already drawing comparisons to Diego Forlan and keen on glory at next month's FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico.