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🎉 Portugal Triumphs as FIFA U17 World Cup 2025 Concludes in Qatar
The FIFA U17 World Cup 2025, a landmark tournament marking significant changes to youth football, wrapped up on November 27, 2025, in Qatar, with Portugal lifting their first-ever U-17 World Cup title.
The tournament, which ran from November 3rd to 27th, was hosted in Qatar as part of a new five-year cycle (2025–2029) where the nation will annually host the event.
Here are the key takeaways and final standings from the monumental 20th edition:
🏆 Final Standings
| Position | Team |
| Champions | Portugal (1st Title) |
| Runners-up | Austria |
| Third Place | Italy |
| Fourth Place | Brazil |
The final saw European U-17 champions Portugal defeat Austria 1-0 in a closely contested match at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. The lone goal came from Anisio Cabral in the 32nd minute.
In the third-place playoff, Italy secured a win over Brazil, triumphing 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in normal time.
🗺️ Qatar’s Host Role and Venue
The tournament solidified Qatar’s position as a major sporting hub.
- Host Nation & Dates: Qatar hosted the tournament from November 3 to November 27, 2025.
- Venues: All matches, except the final, were played across eight state-of-the-art pitches within the Aspire Zone complex in Al Rayyan. The final was held at the Khalifa International Stadium.
- New Cycle: The 2025 edition marked the first of five consecutive U17 World Cup 2025 that Qatar is set to host.
⚽ A New Era: Expanded Format
The 2025 edition ushered in a new chapter for the FIFA U17 World Cup 2025, becoming the largest in its history with a massively expanded field.
| Feature | 2025 Tournament Detail |
| Number of Teams | 48 (Up from 24) |
| Total Matches | 104 |
| Format | 12 groups of four teams. The top two from each group (24 teams) and the eight best third-placed teams advanced to a 32-team knockout stage. |
| Frequency | Changed from a biennial (every two years) event to an annual tournament. |
This expanded format, which mirrors the senior FIFA World Cup structure from 2026, was hailed by FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger, as a move that “will change football in the world” by encouraging federations to prioritize youth development.
🌟 U17 World Cup 2025: Key Performers
While the official awards were presented on the final day, the tournament featured several breakout stars:
- Golden Ball (Best Player): Mateus Mide (Portugal No. 10) was recognized for his sensational campaign.
- Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Johannes Moser (Austria) was the leading scorer coming into the final, with Anisio Cabral (Portugal) finishing closely behind.
This inaugural 48-team event provided a dazzling showcase for the next generation of global football talent, with Portugal etching their name into the history books as the first champions of the expanded tournament cycle.
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