PROGRESS.ID – The 2023 U-17 World Cup will be held in Indonesia. Indonesia will also be a representative from Southeast Asia. Of course, as the sole representative of the region, Indonesia will try to give an impressive performance in the year-end tournament. After the quarter-finals of the 2023 Asian U-17 Cup, four Asian teams qualified for the World Cup.
In the quota of 24 participating countries, Asia provided five teams, including Indonesia. Then Japan and Uzbekistan earned their last ticket to the 2023 U-17 World Cup after reaching the semi-finals of the Asian Cup.
In the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup, the Japanese U-17 team managed to beat Australia 3-1. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan got rid of Saudi Arabia 2-0. Both complete Iran and South Korea who have already qualified for the semi-finals.
On Sunday (25/06/2023), Iran U-17 managed to beat Yemen U-17 on penalties 4-2. The match ended in a goalless draw before going to penalties.
South Korea U-17 advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Thailand U-17, ASEAN’s sole representative, 4-1 in the quarter-finals of the Asian U Cup. -17 2023.
Besides the five Asian countries and host Indonesia, three other confederations also sent four representatives. They are native to North, Central America and the Caribbean, as well as South America and Africa.
The Confederation of North, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) is represented by Canada, Mexico, Panama and the United States at the 2023 U-17 World Cup.
Meanwhile, four countries from South America (CONMEBOL) will face off in Indonesia. Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela will represent the confederation.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) also clinched four spots to represent the continent. Burkina Faso, Mali, Morocco and Senegal will represent Africa at the 2023 U-17 World Cup.
From Europe, five UEFA countries will take part in the 2023 U-17 World Cup. England, France, Germany, Poland and Spain will represent the Blue Continent.
Meanwhile, two countries from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) that will participate in the 2023 U-17 World Cup are New Caledonia and New Zealand.
Out of a total of 24 countries above, they will be split into six groups in the knockout stage. Teams that finish group champions and runners-up will qualify for the Round of 16 of the 2023 U-17 World Cup. Additionally, the four teams that finish in the top three of each group will also receive tickets to continue to the Cup. of the U-17 world. eighth finals.
The 2023 U-17 World Cup is a stage for young talents around the world to show their abilities in this prestigious competition. Indonesia, as the host, is ready to host and organize this tournament with great enthusiasm.
Apart from being the hosts, Indonesia also hope to put in an impressive performance on the pitch and exceed expectations as the sole representative of Southeast Asia. The Indonesian U-17 national team has prepared well and trained hard to succeed in this tournament.
In the previous U-17 World Cup, Brazil managed to become champions after defeating Mexico in the last game. All participating countries try to conquer the title of champion and show their talent and potential to the world of football.
Not only the players, but also the coaches and team support staff have an important role in the preparation and coaching of the players. They work hard to develop effective game strategies and motivate players to perform optimally on the pitch.
The U-17 World Cup is also an important event for football watchers, big clubs and agents to see young talents who have the potential to become future stars. Many players who have impressed in this tournament then have the opportunity to join famous clubs at senior level.
In addition, the U-17 World Cup also provides valuable experience for players to deal with international-level pressure and competition. They can learn teamwork, the winning mentality and adapt to the different playing styles of the participating countries.
Of course, the hopes and support of the fans are also an integral part of the journey of the Indonesian U-17 national team. Fans at the stadium and those watching on TV gave the players enthusiasm and positive energy, and sparked the spirit of unity in the love of football.
The 2023 U-17 World Cup will be a spectacular and joyful event for football fans in Indonesia and around the world. Players will fight with all their might to make the country proud and be a part of Indonesian football history. We hope this tournament will run smoothly and feature some exciting and surprising matches.
Here is a complete list of the 24 countries participating in the U-17 World Cup 2023 in Indonesia
Asia
South Korea, Uzbekistan, Iran, Japan and the Indonesian U-17 national team (hosts).
Africa
Burkina Faso, Mali, Morocco and Senegal.
North, Central America and the Caribbean
Canada, Mexico, Panama, United States
South America
Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela
Oceania
New Caledonia, New Zealand
Europe
English, French, German, Polish, Spanish
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