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Portugal Win First U-17 World Cup, Defeating Austria 1–0 in Doha

The Doha final capped the first 48-team, annual edition hosted by Qatar, underscoring FIFA's push to broaden youth development.

Overview

  • Anísio Cabral decided the final with a close-range finish around the 32nd minute and ended the tournament with seven goals.
  • Austria’s Johannes Moser claimed the Golden Boot with eight goals after leading the scoring charts throughout the event.
  • Portugal completed an unbeaten run to the title, having reached the final by eliminating Brazil on penalties in the semi-finals.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo publicly congratulated the U-17 champions on Instagram, saluting the team’s achievement.
  • FIFA’s revamped format debuted with 48 teams and an annual schedule, with Qatar set to host through 2029 and earning praise from Arsène Wenger.