| Brazil U-17 vs France U-17 | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Brazil U-17 vs France U-17
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COMPETITION :
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
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| DATE: |
18-11-2025
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TIME:
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07.00 PM IST
05.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Aspire Zone - Pitch 2 |
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16 sets the stage for a heavyweight clash in Doha as Brazil U17 and France U17 lock horns at Aspire Zone – Pitch 2. Both nations are renowned for producing elite young talent, and this meeting promises to attract the attention of scouts and analysts worldwide.
Brazil, guided by coach Dudu Patetuci, enter the knockout phase with confidence, having showcased fluid attacking football throughout the year. Their frontline has been particularly impressive, with Wendeson Wanderley Santos de Melo emerging as a standout after scoring three goals and displaying instinctive finishing inside the box.
France, under the steady leadership of Lionel Rouxel, present a more controlled and disciplined outlook. While they have occasionally lacked cutting edge in the final third, their structure and organisation remain their greatest strengths. Midfield anchor Believe Munongo has been essential to their system, dictating tempo, breaking up play, and carrying the tactical responsibility in Rouxel’s 4-4-2.
As both teams chase a place in the quarterfinals, this matchup serves as the first major test against a fellow tournament contender—setting the stage for a captivating showdown between flair and discipline.