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Quartet overcome the elements

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:43:00 GMT

Germany, England, France and hosts Mexico booked their places in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on a day of rain-soaked action.

German train keeps rolling over US

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:09:00 GMT

Germany continued to impress at Mexico 2011 as they eased through the round of 16 with a 4-0 victory over the United States on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with old rivals England.

Odi states case for German defence

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT

Germany goalkeeper Odisseas 'Odi' Vlachodimos tells FIFA.com about the other side to Mexico 2011's highest-scoring team and reveals his admiration for senior No1 Manuel Neuer.

Guido: I understand why they boo

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:42:00 GMT

Playmaker Alejandro Guido talks to FIFA.com about a new-look USA, the Latino flair in the squad and what it’s like to be jeered in the country where he grew up.

USA out to shock confident Germany

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:35:00 GMT

Queretaro will see a last-16 clash between the hopeful Americans and Germany, who have established themselves among Mexico 2011's favourites.

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.

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.

Uzbekistan shock flat-footed USA

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Uzbekistan defeated USA in a stunning 2-1 victory to secure their first-ever three points at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Torreon on Wednesday.

Uzbeks meet impressive US

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:34:00 GMT

After opening their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup with a demoralising loss to New Zealand, Central Asian side Uzbekistan now face a potentially even more difficult challenge in USA.

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.

Czech mate for USA

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:13:00 GMT

USA opened their Group D account with a 3-0 victory over Czech Republic - Alejandro Guido, Esteban Rodriguez, Alfred Koroma all on target - to move level on points with New Zealand.

First step for USA, Czechs

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:11:00 GMT

USA and Czech Republic face off in what is sure to be a hard-fought fixture at the Estadio Torreon this Sunday, a match that could well set the pace in the Group D of Mexico 2011.

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.

Mexico 2011 in numbers

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a statistical look ahead to the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, which begins on Saturday and will, if history serves, feature a few of tomorrow's shining global stars.

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.

USA’s quiet Colombian sees big picture

Fri, 13 May 2011 17:17:00 GMT

USA U-17 coach Wilmer Cabrera will be putting the long-term development of his players ahead of results at Mexico 2011, in a competition he thinks is a fantastic learning ground.