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Mexico bring the Azteca to its feet

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:58:00 GMT

As around 100,000 fans celebrated Mexico’s world title at the Estadio Azteca, captain Antonio Briseno told FIFA.com: “It was an incredible experience”.

Gomez: It's hard to take it all in

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke with U-17 World Cup winner and top player Julio Gomez about making history, the adulation of the fans and finding the ideal spot to display his new trophy.

Award sweep for hometown heroes

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:31:00 GMT

Mexican players scooped the three top-player awards at the FIFA U-17 finals, with Julio Gomez, Jorge Espericueta and Carlos Fierro grabbing the adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Balls respectively.

A perfect ending

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:26:00 GMT

Mexico finished their FIFA U-17 account in smashing style as they beat Uruguay 2-0 to lift the trophy in front of nearly 100,000 fans at the legendary Estadio Azteca, while Germany made friends with a place on the podium.

Mexico crowned on hallowed ground

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:53:00 GMT

The Estadio Azteca was packed to its rafters on Sunday as hosts Mexico beat Uruguay 2-0 to be crowned U-17 world champions for the second time in six years.

A date with destiny, Azteca

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:16:00 GMT

Mexico aim to win their second FIFA U-17 World Cup crown in the space of six years when they meet potential spoilers Uruguay in no less a venue than the storied Estadio Azteca on Sunday.

Two coaches, five questions

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:12:00 GMT

The U-17 World Cup final between hosts Mexico and Uruguay is just hours away, and FIFA.com put some questions to both sides' coaches to gauge their feelings ahead of the Azteca showdown.

Captain Briseno leading by example

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:56:00 GMT

FIFA.com talked to Mexico captain Antonio Briseno, who has led the smashing home side through these U-17 world finals with a mix of panache, character and rugged determination.

Gomez, the hero of Torreon

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:58:00 GMT

Julio Gomez scored two goals against Germany in the most dramatic fashion to fire Mexico into the FIFA U-17 World Cup final, and FIFA.com caught up with the man of the hour for an exclusive chat.

Drama, history mark wild last four

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:33:00 GMT

Uruguay routed arch-rivals Brazil to reach their first-ever FIFA U-17 final, where they will meet hosts Mexico, who played with grit and never gave up against the fancied Germans.

Gomez the hero for mighty Mexico

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:53:00 GMT

Hosts Mexico booked their place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup final thanks to the heroics of Julio Gomez, who scored a pair of goals despite suffering a head injury in a 3-2 win over Germany.

History aplenty behind last-four ties

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:37:00 GMT

Today's Mexico 2011 semi-final round is bursting with historical significance and FIFA.com takes a look back at some famous past meetings between Mexico and Germany and Brazil and Uruguay.

Weiser flying right for Germany

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:34:00 GMT

Germany right-back Mitchell Weiser has played no small part in his side's drive to the semi-finals at Mexico 2011, scoring three goals along the way and setting up another.

Hosts tangle with German machine

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:25:00 GMT

Free-scoring Germany will take on impressive hosts Mexico In Torreon on Thursday 7 July with a place in the final of the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup on the line.

Bueno, Mexico’s Sinaloan sensation

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:14:00 GMT

While his surname might translate to “good” in English, Marco Bueno has been much more than that here at the FIFA U-17 World Cup finals in his native Mexico.

Heavy weather for victorious duo

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:17:00 GMT

France and England fought bravely but were unable to prevent Mexico and Germany respectively from completing the semi-final line-up at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Mexico edge French to last four

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:50:00 GMT

Hosts Mexico will now meet Germany in the semi-final stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup after an impressive 2-1 victory over France at Pachuca's Estadio Hidalgo.

The battle of the tricolors

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:13:00 GMT

Everything will be on the line when hosts Mexico take on rampaging European outfit France in their FIFA U-17 World Cup quarter-final in Pachuca.

A healthy goal

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:02:00 GMT

FIFA, in cooperation with the National Commission of the Social Health Protection System and the Mexican FA (FMF), launched the ’11 for Health’ education programme.

Fierro follows Chicharito lead

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:16:00 GMT

Mexico's top scorer at the U-17 World Cup, Carlos 'Charley' Fierro, is following the example of his footballing idol as he gets set for the upcoming quarter-final with France.

Meet the Seedman of Morelia

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from Marcos Amaro Castro, or El Semillas, a colourful character and local legend in Morelia who sells seeds at the city's Estadio Morales.

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.

Mexico beat Panama, reach last eight

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:52:00 GMT

Goals from Carlos Fierro and Marco Bueno earned Mexico a comfortable 2-0 win over Panama and a place in the quarter-finals, where they will meet France.

Sanchez: Mexico wants the crown

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:45:00 GMT

Richard Sanchez speaks to FIFA.com about his role models, goalkeeping style, unsung status and why he's still taking his studies seriously, plus Mexico's showdown with Panama and quest to become U-17 kings.

Pressure on Mexico to perform

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:27:00 GMT

Firm favourites to win their last-16 tie against Panama in Pachuca on Thursday, the tournament hosts will need to be wary against a familiar side with nothing to lose.

Hosts cruise, champs crash in Group A

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:33:00 GMT

Tournament hosts Mexico dominated Group A, winning all three of their games and moving on alongside African creators Congo, while Korea DPR and the Dutch went crashing out.

Perfect Mexico send Dutch packing

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:52:00 GMT

Hosts Mexico claimed first place in Group A with their third win from three, a 3-2 victory over the Dutch that sends the reigning European champions out of the competition.

Champions fall in Morelia, Monterrey

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:23:00 GMT

The champions of Asia and Europe were both eliminated from the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday, Korea DPR and the Netherlands both coming up short as Congo, Japan and France move on.

Guzman: Marquez is my model

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:22:00 GMT

Carlos Guzman speaks to FIFA.com about playing for Mexico in his hometown of Morelia, and of basing his classy defensive play on that of an El Tri icon.

Dutch chasing lifeline against Mexico

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:28:00 GMT

Already certain of a place in the Round of 16 at Mexico 2011, the host nation will want to cement top spot in Group A when they meet the Netherlands in Monterrey.

Fiesta time for Mexico as duo close in

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:30:00 GMT

Mexico edged nine-man Congo on Tuesday to become the first team to reach the last 16, while France and Japan drew to move a step closer and Argentina rebounded from a horrid start.

Mexico edge Congo’s nine to move on

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:55:00 GMT

Hosts Mexico became the first team to book passage to the knockout rounds of the 2011 FIFA U-17 World with a 2-1 win over Congo in Morelia on Tuesday.

Gloveless Casillas revels in heroics

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:45:00 GMT

Giovani Casillas speaks to FIFA.com about his famous namesake, rising from the bench to save Mexico against Korea DPR and their forthcoming game against Congo.

Tchibota: We don't fear Mexico

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:24:00 GMT

Son of a former international footballer, Mavis Tchibota played a vital role in Congo’s shock win over the Netherlands and he spoke with FIFA.com ahead of the Africans' match against hosts Mexico.

Last 16 incentive for Mexico, Congo

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Winners in their opening matches, hosts Mexico and Africa upstarts Congo meet in Morelia intent on pressing their claims for a place in the last 16.

Trio heat up opening day

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:11:00 GMT

Hosts Mexico, 2001 world champions France and African up-and-comers Congo lit up opening day at the FIFA U-17 World Cup with their grit, collective strength and individual brilliance.

Mexico battle back in Morelia

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:50:00 GMT

Hosts Mexico earned a 3-1 win over Korea DPR in their Group A opener in Morelia on Saturday, coming from a goal down to beat the ten-man Asian champions.

DPR supremo targets hosts' scalp

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:47:00 GMT

Korea DPR head coach An Ye-Gun tells FIFA.com that his Asian champions are ready, willing and able to take it to hosts Mexico in their U-17 world finals opener on Saturday.

Awkward opener for hosts Mexico

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:07:00 GMT

In the opening game in Group A of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, hosts Mexico face a tricky proposition against Asian champions Korea DPR in Morelia.

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.

Japan planning to say thank you

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:12:00 GMT

Three months after disaster struck the country, Japan will take advantage of upcoming global tournaments like the FIFA U-17 World Cup to express gratitude to all those who helped out.

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.

'Passionate' Mexico plan Peru repeat

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:04:00 GMT

Having famously won the U-17 finals six years ago, Mexico now have the honour of hosting the competition. FIFA.com spoke to their coach Raul Gutierrez about the tests ahead.

Football to thrill Monterrey youth

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:56:00 GMT

The Monterrey branch of the Local Organising Committee for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 have begun an initiative offering children from Nuevo Leon to watch the FIFA U-17 World Cup in person.

Araujo: Peru glory can inspire Mexico

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:21:00 GMT

Chivas man Patricio Araujo was the proud captain of the Mexico U-17 side that tasted world glory in Peru in 2005, and he spoke with FIFA.com about his memories and hopes for the 2011 edition on home soil.

First security meeting in Queretaro

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:58:00 GMT

The first of many meetings to finalise security plans for FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 venue Queretaro has taken place.

Monterrey unveiled as host city

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:25:00 GMT

Monterrey was officially unveiled as a venue for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 this week amid a fanfare of local culture and entertainment.

Gutierrez: We can be champions

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Raul Gutierrez, coach of Mexico's U-17 team, has talked about his aim to improve the country's young players, how Spain are a role model to other nations, and how his side can win the FIFA U-17 World Cup.