U-17 World Cup: France, England post big wins; proceed to the Round of 16

France rallied from a goal down to hand over a 5-1 drubbing on Honduras, a result which ensured the Les Bleuts' qualification for the knock-out stage as group toppers.|PTI 

The defeat, though, did not prevent Honduras from advancing to the knockout stages thanks to New Caledonia holding Japan 1-1 in Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.|PTI

England colts continued their domination by crushing Iraq 4-0 in their final group F league encounter. They now will meet with Japan in the pre-quarterfinal. IN PICTURE: Players of England white and Iraq green during FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 in Kolkata on Saturday.|PTI

The 0-4 loss means Iraq will travel to Goa for their round of 16 match against Mali.|PTI

Japan drew 1-1 with New Caledonia in their last league encounter at the FIFA U-17 World Cup but they sealed a spot in the Round of 16. IN PICTURE: New Caledonia midfielder Jekob Jeno 2nd R scoring a goal to equalise the score against Japan during FIFA World cup U-17 Group E Match in Kolkata on Saturday.|PTI

FIFA's first lady referee Esther Staubli shows the yellow card during FIFA U-17 World Cup match of Japan Vs New Caledonia in Kolkata on Saturday. |PTI

Two-time champions Mexico played out a goal-less draw in a high-intensity Group F final game but that was enough for them to qualify for the knock-out stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. | PTI

Players of Mexico in Green jersey and Chile vie for the ball during their U-17 FIFA world cup football match in Guwahati on Saturday.| PTI