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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.

Shoot-out joy for English

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:03:00 GMT

England booked their passage to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, beating Argentina on penalties in rain-soaked Pachuca.

Ferreira: This is a historical classic

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:02:00 GMT

Brian Ferreira speaks to FIFA.com about his 40-metre wonder goal against Japan, Argentina's poor group-stage form and the mouth-watering showdown with England on Thursday.

Adversaries reunited in Pachuca joust

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Pachuca hosts the latest chapter in a long-running rivalry as England and Argentina face off for a place in the last eight of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011.

Japan upset Group B apple cart

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:17:00 GMT

Japan shocked heavily fancied competition to take top honours in Group B at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, relying on an effective and stylish short-passing game.

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.

Japan top group with smashing win

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:56:00 GMT

Japan finished top of Group B at the U-17 finals in Mexico with a 3-1 win over Argentina. They will be joined in the round of 16 by France, who drew with Jamaica in the other section game in Monterrey.

Progress at stake for Group B duo

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:51:00 GMT

Two teams still in control of their own destinies will meet in Morelia on Friday as Group B rivals Japan and Argentina lock horns for a last-16 berth.

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.

Argentina rebound to deny Jamaica

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:55:00 GMT

Argentina rebounded from their poor opening performance against France to see off Jamaica 2-1 in their Group B match, but not all was lost for the Reggae Boyz as they scored their first-ever goal at the tournament.

Defeat no option for Argentina, Jamaica

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:19:00 GMT

Jamaica and Argentina have their backs to the wall after losing on their Group B debuts at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Another mishap in Monterrey on Tuesday could prove fatal.

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.

French maul lethargic Argentina

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:59:00 GMT

Argentina looked tired and out of sorts in their Group B opener against France, who looked anything but, putting in a fine performance behind the outstanding Yassine Benzia.

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.

Giants poised for early showdown

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:18:00 GMT

Two of the biggest names in world football will get the ball rolling in Group B when France and Argentina open their FIFA U-17 World Cup accounts in the northern city of Monterrey.

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.

Garre sets sights on Azteca return

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:59:00 GMT

Argentina U-17 coach Oscar Garre tells FIFA.com about his ambitions for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, which could end with him celebrating a very special anniversary.