France U17 Kick Off World Cup Against Chile in Qatar Today

Coach Lionel Rouxel sets a minimum semifinal goal in a newly expanded 48-team format.

Overview

France open Group K against Chile, with Canada and Uganda also in the pool, and enter the tournament as one of the favorites.
La Chaîne L’Équipe is carrying the match in France, with outlets listing differing kickoff times of 16:15 or 16:45.
Selection is affected by club-retained talents, with PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye and Nantes defender Tylel Tati unavailable, and Djylian N’Guessan also absent.
Players to watch include starting goalkeeper Ilan Jourdren and 2009-born striker Christ Batola, alongside Emmanuel Mbemba, Rémi Himbert and Milan Leccese.
This World Cup expands from 24 to 48 teams and adds an extra match, a test Rouxel has described as a marathon.