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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 begins in Qatar with expanded 48-team format
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The 20th edition of the FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup kicks off on November 3, 2025, in Qatar, featuring 48 teams for the first time in a tournament hosted across the Aspire Zone. BOMA, a desert owl mascot honoring football scouts, will symbolize the event as young talents from six confederations compete for glory. The final is set for November 27 at Khalifa International Stadium.
Pratyush Kumar, a six-year-old from Odisha, impressed at the SOA CAT-B chess tournament in Bhubaneswar by dominating rated opponents and finishing seventh. The young talent from Chessturf Academy also won a cash prize for his performance. He is now closer to becoming the state's youngest rated chess player.
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Mexico's U-17 Women's National Team secured third place at the 2025 Morocco U-17 Women's World Cup by defeating Brazil 3-1 in penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta emerged as the hero by stopping two crucial penalties. This victory marks a historic achievement for Mexican women's youth soccer.