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The U-17 World Cup started today in the UAE
Posted On 17 Oct 2013
The U-17 World Cup started today in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with two victories; first Brazil, top champion like Nigeria with 3 titles, against Slovakia by 6-1, and then Uruguay against New Zealand by 7-0, while Argentina, winner of the South American Cup will face Iran on Saturday.
The last World Cup U-17 was performed in 2011 in Mexico, and the title went to the local team, who won against Uruguay at the final by 2-0, while in the match for third place Germany beat Brazil by 4-3.
The 15th edition of the Under 17 World Cup will take place for 23 days in six of the emirates of the Persian Gulf nation: Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah, Dubai and Al Ain.
Brazil and Nigeria have won three titles each and are favorites to repeat, as well as the two time winner Mexico.
