Fifa U 17 Wc Group D

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Captain Abel Ruiz on unity in Spain's team and dealing with pressure of expectations

Spain captain Abel Ruiz talks to Firstpost about the reason which led the U-17 team to victory at the UEFA U-17 European Championships.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Spain eye knockout berth in Group D clash against DPR Korea

The Koreans are unlikely to test Spain's tactically superior side at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Brazil look to make it three wins in a row when they face Niger in Group D clash

Brazil have been in sublime form, winning both their encounters against Spain and North Korea to top Group D and make it to the knock-out round.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Group scenarios ahead of final round, and what each team needs to do to qualify

Here's an explainer of the overall qualification criteria and scenarios for each groups of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 going into the final round

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, Spain vs Niger, Football Match result: Spain tharsh Niger 4-0

Catch the live scores and updates from the Group D match between Spain and Niger.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: In Rahul KP, Thrissur unearths another gem after IM Vijayan and CV Pappachan

The biggest gifts from Thrissur to the country are its footballers. After CV Pappachan and IM Vijayan, the latest name is Rahul KP.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Spain aim to open account against debutant Niger in Group D clash

Any slip up by Spain, who are chasing their maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup triumph, against an upbeat Niger may lead to complications in the race for a knock-out berth.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Brazil aim to secure knockout berth, take on North Korea in Group D clash

There is no doubt Brazil will start as clear favourites against North Korea whose morale must be down after losing to debutants Niger by a solitary goal in their opening match.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Starved of sporting success, Niger finds role models in these spirited teenagers

The Niger team competing at the FIFA U-17 World Cup are trailblazers. In a country which has never tasted the grand stage of the World Cup at any age group, the teenagers from Niger have become something of role models.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Brazil find second home in Kochi; all they need is to rediscover jogo bonito

After their win, Brazil coach Carlos Amadeu had a message for the Kochi fans. "We will get better as the tournament progresses. We want to give back the love that we received from you," he said.