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FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Finally, the moment of reckoning arrives for India

India's first-ever FIFA tournament begins today with matches in Delhi and Mumbai. The host nation will take on the USA at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Teams are engaged in their final training sessions as we are only a few hours away from kick-off.
India's first-ever FIFA tournament begins today with matches in Delhi and Mumbai. The host nation will take on the USA at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Teams are engaged in their final training sessions as we are only a few hours away from kick
India's first-ever FIFA tournament begins today with matches in Delhi and Mumbai. The host nation will take on the USA at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Teams are engaged in their final training sessions as we are only a few hours away from kick
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A draw or win against the United States on Friday and Indian football truly would have arrived on the world stage. In Pic: AIFF President Praful Patel poses for photo with the Indian team players before a practice session on the eve of their U-17 World Cup match against USA in New Delhi on Thursday. (In Pic | EPS)
A draw or win against the United States on Friday and Indian football truly would have arrived on the world stage. In Pic: AIFF President Praful Patel poses for photo with the Indian team players before a practice session on the eve of their U-17 World Cup match against USA in New Delhi on Thursday. (In Pic | EPS)
When Brazil visited their Kochi training ground for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, it was no surprise that students, elders and families scrambled to catch a glimpse of the future generation of the team which never ceases to mesmerise the masses in these parts. The Canaries will start their campaign against Spain on Saturday in a much anticipated Group D clash. (Photo | EPS)
When Brazil visited their Kochi training ground for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, it was no surprise that students, elders and families scrambled to catch a glimpse of the future generation of the team which never ceases to mesmerise the masses in these parts. The Canaries will start their campaign against Spain on Saturday in a much anticipated Group D clash. (Photo | EPS)
Mexico players, who will take on Iraq on Sunday in a Group F match in Kolkata, is working hard to make a winning start against the Asian side. (Photo | PTI)
Mexico players, who will take on Iraq on Sunday in a Group F match in Kolkata, is working hard to make a winning start against the Asian side. (Photo | PTI)
England football team players during a practice session for the U-17 Football World Cup in Kolkata on Thursday. The Three Lions will take on Chile in their opening fixture on 8 October at the Salt Lake. (Photo | PTI)
England football team players during a practice session for the U-17 Football World Cup in Kolkata on Thursday. The Three Lions will take on Chile in their opening fixture on 8 October at the Salt Lake. (Photo | PTI)
Making their debut in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the African side Niger will be hoping to make a positive start. Situated near Libya and Nigeria, Niger has lived through a collapsing economy, desertification, poverty and poor healthcare. Football doesn’t feature on the top of their priorities. Eighty percent of Niger is covered by Sahara desert and it is one of the lowest-ranked countries in the United Nation’s Human Development Index (187) In Pic: Niger players training at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi. (Photo | EPS)
Making their debut in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the African side Niger will be hoping to make a positive start. Situated near Libya and Nigeria, Niger has lived through a collapsing economy, desertification, poverty and poor healthcare. Football doesn’t feature on the top of their priorities. Eighty percent of Niger is covered by Sahara desert and it is one of the lowest-ranked countries in the United Nation’s Human Development Index (187) In Pic: Niger players training at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi. (Photo | EPS)
The Spain-Brazil encounter is one of the most mouthwatering fixtures of the group stages. When the young battalions of two conventional football powerhouses face off at Kochi on Saturday, spectators are expecting a classic display of European and Latin American football. In pic: Spanish colts practicing at the Kochi Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday. (Photo | EPS)
The Spain-Brazil encounter is one of the most mouthwatering fixtures of the group stages. When the young battalions of two conventional football powerhouses face off at Kochi on Saturday, spectators are expecting a classic display of European and Latin American football. In pic: Spanish colts practicing at the Kochi Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday. (Photo | EPS)
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