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New Delhi: The much-awaited FIFA Under 17 World Cup is finally here and the country, with a population of over one billion, is all geared up to welcome the extravagant tournament. Football minnows India stand on the cusp of history as the hosts are set to make their debut in a FIFA event against the formidable USA in a group match of the tournament, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi.
Match Timing
India vs USA FIFA U-17 World Cup, Group A match will take place at 8:00 PM IST on Friday, October 6.
Live Broadcast/Streaming
The match will be telecast Live on SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY ESPN, SONY ESPN HD, SONY TEN 3 and SONY TEN 3 HD, DD Sports, while live streaming can be watched on Sonyliv.com.
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India are part of Group A, where they lock horns with USA, Ghana, Colombia. India’s dream of a maiden FIFA tournament has finally turn into reality, even though at the Under-17 level. But the hosts need a miracle to get past the group stage.
USA have been playing this tournament since 1985, reaching quarterfinals four times and finishing fourth in 1999. Colombia have secured a fourth-place finish twice in this tournament, while Ghana are two-time champions.
The World Cup is scheduled from 6-28 October, with 24 teams participating in the showpiece event. India will be hosting a mega football tournament for the first time and the matches will be conducted at six venues.
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