Zurich (Switzerland), Nov 3 (Agency) All 24 participating nations have confirmed their squad lists for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023. The tournament kicks off on November 10, with the winners set to be crowned in Surakarta on December 2, according to FIFA statement.Brazil are the defending champions, having lifted the trophy on home soil in 2019.
Today’s generation of emerging talents will be following in the footsteps of a host of global superstars who once competed at the U-17 World Cup. Luís Figo, Francesco Totti, Ronaldinho, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Neymar, Victor Osimhen and Phil Foden are among the players who have graced the tournament previously. As well as Brazil, this year’s tournament will feature three further former champions in the shape of England, France and Mexico. Hosts Indonesia, meanwhile, are the competition’s sole debutants.