Portugal secured their maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Austria in the final at Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar on November 27, 2025. Anísio Cabral scored the decisive goal in the 32nd minute, marking his seventh of the tournament. The win highlights European dominance, with Italy taking third place.
Portugal lifted the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy for the first time after beating Austria 1-0 in the 2025 final held at Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The match, played on November 27, 2025, saw both teams reach their debut final. Anísio Cabral netted the winner in the 32nd minute, tapping in a cutback from Duarte Cunha after staying narrowly onside. This goal brought Cabral's tournament tally to seven, one behind Austria's Golden Boot winner Johannes Moser, who scored eight.
The game was tightly contested, with Austria edging efforts on goal 15-14 and chances testing the keeper 5-4. Substitute Daniel Frauscher came closest for Austria, striking the post with a low drive in the 85th minute. Portugal's Mateus Mide was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, contributing four goals and two assists.
Portugal advanced by defeating Belgium, Mexico, Switzerland, and Brazil 6-5 on penalties in the semifinals after a 0-0 draw. Austria progressed past England, Japan, and Italy 2-0 in the last four. This 48-team edition, the first of its kind and now annual, was hosted by Qatar, which will stage the next four tournaments.
In the third-place playoff, Italy beat Brazil 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw, with goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni saving two spot-kicks. Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger praised the event as a 'football paradise' that will push global youth development.
Portugal's triumph ends a nine-edition qualification drought since 2003 and follows their U-17 European Championship win earlier in 2025.
