Mohammed Dawood

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Iraq coach avoids putting pressure on star striker Mohammed Dawood

Mohammed Dawood may have looked like a complete striker, leading Iraq's attack single-handedly in the U-17 World Cup, but head coach Qahtan Jathir does not want to put pressure on the Baghdad teenager, and insists on playing as a "team".

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Confident Iraq aim to seal last-16 berth against England in Group F tie

Iraq have been the surprise package of 'group of death' and are well placed to advance to final 16 following a spirited 1-1 draw against Mexico, and a 3-0 rout of Chile

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Iraq's pragmatic approach key to thumping win over Chile

Iraq were the underdogs coming into this competition but their familiarity with the Indian conditions and youngsters with extensive experience of playing together at this level have helped them script one of the feel-good stories of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, Iraq vs Chile, Football match result: Asian champions thrash Chile

Catch live score and updates from Group F match between Iraq and Chile.

England, France reach knock-out stages of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 with wins; Iraq, Honduras bolster chances

Catch the best images from second round of matches in Group E and F featuring England and France

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Mohammed Dawood strikes twice as Iraq register maiden win in tournament against Chile

Iraq tasted their maiden win of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup as Mohammed Dawood struck twice to inspire them to a 3-0 rout of Chile in their second group game at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Buoyant Iraq eye first win against demoralised Chile

After holding two-time champions Mexico to a 1-1 draw, a buoyant Iraq will look to post a win when they take on a demoralised Chile in their second Group F match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at Kolkata on Wednesday.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: In-form England face Mexico in marquee Group F clash

Having won two titles since the turn of the century, Mexico are one of the most consistent sides of the tournament.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Roberto De La Rosa's equaliser secures draw for Mexico against Iraq

Mexico completely dominated the proceedings with 63 per cent possession but their forwards were wayward as only four shots out of the 15 are on target.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Group F shapes up to be tightest with fancied England, Mexico, Chile and Iraq

Group F, dubbed as the ‘Group of Death’ by pundits, throws up some intriguing contests. England and Mexico are likely to be the trailblazers but Iraq and Chile could spring a surprise.