Japan U17

Japan U17

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FIFA Under-17 World Cup
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England's next-gen flaunt their steel England's next-gen flaunt their steel

England in a tense penalty shootout in an international competition? Not a problem for Steve Cooper's Under-17 team.

Japan's tactical prowess shines through in exit on penalties Japan's tactical prowess shines through in exit on penalties

Japan failed to emulate their quarterfinal appearances of 1993 and 2011 but there is plenty of hope for the future.

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England hold nerve to beat Japan on penalties England hold nerve to beat Japan on penalties

Goalkeeper Curtis Anderson saved a penalty and then scored from the spot as England beat Japan 5-3 on penalties to enter the quarterfinals.

U-17 WC pre-quarters: Who, where and what U-17 WC pre-quarters: Who, where and what

With the group stages over, here's how the round of 16 matchups -- including France vs. Spain -- look like.

New Caledonia hold Japan to 1-1 draw New Caledonia hold Japan to 1-1 draw

New Caledonia ended their maiden FIFA appearance at any level with a 1-1 draw against Japan, with captain Jekob Jeno scoring an 84th minute equaliser.

New Caledonia take fantastic memories from maiden WC New Caledonia take fantastic memories from maiden WC

New Caledonia failed to win a single match in their maiden appearance at the World Cup but will return home with their reputation enhanced.

Iraq beat Chile for first win Iraq beat Chile for first win

The victory boosted Iraq's chances of securing a pre-quarterfinal berth in just their second U-17 World Cup appearance.

France enter last 16; defeat Japan 2-1 France enter last 16; defeat Japan 2-1

Amine Gouiri struck a brace as France notched a 2-1 victory over Japan to secure a pre-quarterfinal berth at the U-17 World Cup.

Clinical Japan put Honduras to the sword Clinical Japan put Honduras to the sword

Keito Nakamura hit the first hat-trick of the tournament as Japan thrashed Honduras 6-1 in a Group E encounter.

FIFA U-17 World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Argentina U17 0 0 0
2 Belgium U17 0 0 0
3 Fiji U17 0 0 0
4 Tunisia U17 0 0 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
12 Ibuki Ejike 0 0 0
1 Ethan Scally 0 0 0
23 Hiroto Matsuur.. 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
12 Ibuki Ejike 0 0 0
1 Ethan Scally 0 0 0
23 Hiroto Matsuur.. 0 0 0