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Irrepressible Germany set Group E standard

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:33:00 GMT

Group E was dominated by a Germany side that won their three matches by an aggregate score of 11-1. Ecuador and Panama also made the last 16, while Burkina Faso return home without a goal or point to their name.

Giants stroll as an Elephant charges

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:49:00 GMT

Brazil and Germany sealed top spot in their respective groups while Ivorian ace Souleymane Coulibaly grabbed three more goals and the match between Denmark and Australia was postponed.

Ecuador send Burkinabe packing

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:59:00 GMT

A pair of second-half goals from Jose Cevallos and Kevin Mercado saw Ecuador book their place in the last 16 while also sending poor Burkina Faso home at the first hurdle.

Crunch time for Ecuador and Burkinabe

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:41:00 GMT

Realistically, the prize when Ecuador meet Burkina Faso in the last Group E fixture at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2011 is second spot in the section.

Coulibaly sparkles as Brazil, Germany stroll

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:28:00 GMT

Matchday six at the FIFA U-17 World Cup saw Brazil and Germany book their slots in the Round of 16 while Ecuador and Côte d’Ivoire came from behind to win, keeping their qualifying hopes alive.

Germany breeze into next round

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:12:00 GMT

Germany had little problem cruising to their second victory at Mexico 2011 as they beat African champions Burkina Faso 3-0 to secure advancement to the Round of 16.

Germans target second victory

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:01:00 GMT

Germany’s opening 6-1 win over Ecuador at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2011 underlined their trophy credentials and a win over Burkina Faso on Thursday would effectively see them into the last 16.

Big names hit the high notes

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:15:00 GMT

Brazil and Germany both began their FIFA U-17 World Cup accounts in style, slamming home no fewer than nine goals between them in big wins, while Panama and Australia carved out a bit of history.

Panama edge Burkina in upset

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:55:00 GMT

Panama upset four-time FIFA U-17 World Cup participants Burkina Faso in a 1-0 victory for the Central Americans, with Jorman Aguilar scoring the lone-goal of the Group E match.

Sanou: Essien is my role model

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:15:00 GMT

Ahead of Burkina Faso's first group match against Panama at the U-17 finals in Mexico, FIFA.com spoke exclusively to captain Sounkalo Sanou about his high hopes and his footballing idol.

Panama debut with tough Burkinabe test

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:18:00 GMT

In the second match in Group E, tournament debutants Panama face a stern test in African champions Burkina Faso, who are taking part in their fourth FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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.

Ecuador’s Cevallos making his own mark

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Ecuador playmaker Jose Francisco Cevallos Jr talks to FIFA.com about following in his father's footballing footsteps and his high hopes for glory at the upcoming U-17 World Cup in Mexico.

Vieria: Burkina will do Africa proud

Tue, 10 May 2011 16:43:00 GMT

After winning Africa's U-17 Championship earlier this year, Burkina Faso's coach Rui Vieria says the Burkinabe are eager to build upon their continental success at Mexico 2011.

Burkinabe thunder to African crown

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:26:00 GMT

Burkina Faso claimed their first African crown by beating hosts Rwanda in the CAF African U-17 Championship final. It was a dramatic conclusion to a rollercoaster tournament in which four teams qualified for Mexico 2011.