The 17th edition of FIFA U-17 World Cup will kick off, with hosts India making their historic debut in a FIFA competition when they take on USA in New Delhi, later this evening. The highly anticipated contest will follow the Group A opener between Colombia and two-time champions Ghana.

The opening day also sees action from Group B, as New Zealand take on Turkey, while Mali meet Paraguay in Navi Mumbai. 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.

India will become the fifth Asian country – after China, Japan, South Korea and UAE – to host the tournament which was started in 1985. Football minnows India have been grouped alongside USA, Colombia and Ghana in Group A.

Speaking on the eve of India’s first match against USA, India U-17 football team captain Amarjit Singh assured fans that they will play as a unit and will try to perform at their menacing best in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Meanwhile, coach Luis Norton de Matos said that it was a big moment for Indian football history and he was really excited to see how his team performs in the prestigious tournament.

Today’s Matches

Colombia Vs Ghana

(Group A), 5 pm, New Delhi

New Zealand Vs Turkey

(Group B), 5 pm, Navi Mumbai

India Vs USA

(Group A), 8 pm, New Delhi

Paraguay Vs Mali

(Group B), 8 pm, Navi Mumbai

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