Portugal Win The FIFA World Cup U-17 in Qatar After Beat The Austrea In Final:

Portugal created history on Thursday as they lifted their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup title with a narrow 1-0 win over Austria. The final was played at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, marking the end of an exciting 2025 tournament. The only goal of the match came in the 32nd minute from Portugal’s rising star Anisio Cabral. Known for his sharp finishing throughout the competition, Cabral did not disappoint on the biggest stage. His goal came after a smooth and quick Portuguese passing move, ending with a simple tap-in that proved to be the winning strike. This final was special for both teams, as it was the first time Portugal and Austria reached the final of a U-17 World Cup. The game was tight from start to finish, with both sides showing strong defensive discipline and great determination. Austria actually had slightly more attempts on goal, leading 15 shots to Portugal’s 14. They also tested the goalkeeper more often, with five shots on target compared to Portugal’s four. Still, Portugal held their ground and managed to protect their early lead. Austria entered the final with high hopes, especially with Johannes Moser, the top scorer of the tournament with eight goals. However, Portugal’s defense kept him under control throughout the match. Austria’s best chance to equalize came very late, in the 85th minute, when substitute Daniel Frauscher hit the post only seconds after stepping onto the pitch. It was a moment that left Austrian fans heartbroken, as it was the closest they came to changing the result. Cabral, who was Moser’s closest rival for the Golden Boot, finished the tournament with seven goals. Although he didn’t win the top scorer award, his decisive goal in the final will be remembered as the moment that delivered Portugal the trophy. It also completed a fantastic year for Portugal’s youth team, who were already the reigning European U-17 champions. During the trophy ceremony, former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, now FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, praised Qatar for hosting the first-ever 48-team U-17 World Cup. He described the event as a “football paradise.” Wenger said the expanded format would help youth football grow across the world. He added that FIFA hopes this tournament will inspire more federations to invest seriously in youth development and football education. Earlier in the day, Italy secured third place after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Brazil. The match ended 0-0 in regular time, but Italy came out on top with a 4-2 victory in the shootout. Italy had lost 2-0 to Austria in the semifinals, while Brazil were beaten by Portugal 6-5 on penalties in their semifinal clash. With passionate performances, emotional moments, and the rise of new young talents, the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup will be remembered as a milestone in youth football. And for Portugal, it will forever be the year they reached the top of the world at the U-17 level.

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