Fifa Under-17 World Cup

'Al Hilm' replaces 'Al Rihla' as the official ball for Fifa World Cup 2022

Al Hilm uses the same 'connected ball' technology as Al Rihla, which assists the match officials in determining offsides and other decisions

India lose to Morocco by 0-3 in FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup match

The Indian U-17 Women's Team went down to fellow debutants Morocco 0-3 in their second match of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on Friday

India announces 21-members for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup beginning Oct 11

Head coach Thomas Dennerby on Wednesday named a 21-member Indian squad for the FIFA U-17 women's World Cup, scheduled to begin here on October 11. Hosts India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Morocco and Brazil. They will face USA on October 11, followed by matches against Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and October 17 respectively, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. It's a new situation for everyone. India have never played the World Cup before. This is different ball game altogether," Dennerby said. "It's a unique chance to show everyone that we have prepared well and will not allow anyone to run over us." The prestigious tournament will be held in Bhubaneswar, Margao in Goa, and Navi Mumbai from October 11-30. The Kalinga Stadium will host three pool matches of India. When you are on the field, everything is held back behind and you just have to focus on the game. That's what the girls need to do. "We are not going into the tournament as the favourites. I belie

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup coach education scholarship programme underway

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup legacy initiative, the coach education scholarship programme has started here, where 24 aspiring coaches all females are undertaking an e-license grassroots course to become officially certified football coaches. This, the 14th edition of the programme, being conducted between September 14-17, will train its participants in both, theoretical and practical aspects of the game while also equipping the participating women with leadership qualities. "It is a matter of pride and happiness that the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup legacy initiative has come to Punjab. "This programme will really help the aspiring female coaches to not just learn coaching skills but also gain leadership qualities. Women's football is progressing across the world and initiatives such as this will only accelerate this growth," said All India Football Federation executive committee member, Vijay Bali. Meanwhile, in a joint statement, Project Directors of the Local Organising Committe

Odisha to complete preparations for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup by Sept-end

The Odisha government directed officials on Friday to complete all preparations by this month for Fifa U-17 Women's World Cup at Kalinga Stadium. The prestigious tournament will be held in Bhubaneswar, Margao in Goa and Navi Mumbai from October 11-30. The Kalinga Stadium will host three pool matches of India on October 11, 14 and 17. Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra held a high-level meeting at the Loka Seba Bhavan during the day and reviewed the progress of preparatory work at the stadium, which has been equipped with adequate training and parking facilities. Promotional activities and hospitality were among the other things discussed in the meeting, according to an official release. Mohapatra directed the departments to complete assigned work by the end of September, calling for more focus on sectors such as sanitation, security and fire services. Development Commissioner Pradeep Jena advised deployment of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force and fire services teams in adv

FIFA Women's World Cup: Cabinet approves signing of guarantees for hosting

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Signing of Guarantees for hosting the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Under 17 Women's World Cup 2022 in India.FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 is scheduled to be held in India between October 11th and 30th, 2022. The seventh edition of the biennial youth tournament will be the first-ever FIFA women's competition to be hosted by India.Carrying on the positive legacy from the FIFA Under-17 Men's World Cup 2017, the nation is preparing for a seminal moment for women's football when the best young female footballers from across the world will be showcasing their skills to lift the coveted trophy.Financial outlay of Rs 10 crore assistance to All India Football Federation (AIFF) for Field of play Maintenance, Stadium power, Energy & Cabling, Stadia & Training Site Branding etc. will be met from the budgetary allocation for the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations ..

Fifa cancels next year's U-17 women's World Cup in India due to Covid-19

Fifa cancelled both women's U-17 World Cup and U-20 World Cup which were scheduled to be held in India and Costa Rica respectively but handed both the countries the hosting rights of the 2022 editions

PM welcomes the world for India's first FIFA tournament

Modi will be a part of the World Cup's opening day proceedings

Fifa U-17 World Cup kicks off today, New Delhi's poor air quality a concern

It is for the first time that India is taking part in the FIFA U-17 World Cup as well as hosting the FIFA event