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A GLOBAL football tournament is set to air on ITV next month.
This marks the first occasion in 40 years that the biennial competition will be broadcast by a free-to-air UK terrestrial channel.
The tournament is hosted by QatarCredit: Getty
The England team last won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017Credit: Getty
The World Cup 2025 will take place in Qatar, showcasing some of the best emerging talent under the age of 17.
Germany currently holds the title, having won the trophy for the first time in 2023.
Nigeria is the tournament's most successful team, having won it five times.
England has claimed victory once, in 2017.
The agreement includes coverage of all three of England’s group stage matches.
These matches are against Haiti, Venezuela, and Egypt.
Select knockout stage fixtures will also be broadcast on ITV4.
A complete schedule will be released shortly.
The competition is set to commence on November 3 and conclude on November 27.
“This agreement signifies the first time ITV has aired the FIFA U-17 World Cup, and we are excited to strengthen our partnership with FIFA ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup 2026,” said Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport.
“The tournament will highlight the finest young football talents and showcase future superstars of the sport.”
The tournament was established in 1985, initially known as the FIFA U16 World Championship, and was renamed to U17 in 1991.
Notable English Players Who Competed in the U17 World Cup
- Jadon Sancho
- Phil Foden
- Callum Hudson-Odoi
- Rhian Brewster
- Morgan Gibbs-White
- Wayne Rooney
- Theo Walcott
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This is the first time the FIFA U-17 World Cup has been broadcast by a UK terrestrial channelCredit: Getty
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 start?
The tournament is set to begin on November 3, 2025.
How many times has England won the FIFA U-17 World Cup?
England has won the FIFA U-17 World Cup once, in 2017.
Who are the current champions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup?
Germany is the reigning champion, having won the tournament for the first time in 2023.
