China News Service, Jakarta, December 2 (Reporter Li Zhiquan) The 2023 FIFA Under 17 (U17) World Cup ushered in the final at the Soromanahan Stadium in Indonesia on the evening of the 2nd, and the German team defeated the French team to win the U17 World Cup championship for the first time.
After a 2-2 draw in regulation time, Germany won 6-5 on penalties against France. France won the title in 2001 and would have been expected to rise to the top again.
From the start of the game, the German attack appeared to be strong, and the score lasted 1-0 until the end of the first half. After the break, France scored. However, Germany managed to snatch the chance to score a second goal. 2-1, Germany still dominated. At the end of the 90 minutes, the two sides drew 2-2 and the game went to penalties. France's starters scored, while Germany's starters lost. After 5 rounds, the two sides were tied 5-5. In the end, the French team missed the opportunity and lost 5-6 to the German team.
It was also the first time that Germany had won the event. "We are so happy that we can't put it into words. Germany head coach Christian Vick said in his post-match press conference that he was very proud. Because in 6 months, they won two first prizes. Germany previously won the Under-17 European Championships.
A total of 24 teams participated in the U17 World Cup, with France finishing second and Mali coming in third. Last year's champions, Brazil, reached the quarterfinals.
The biennial U17 World Cup is a men's football tournament in which the under-17 national team participates. The four cities of Jakarta, Bandung, Solo and Surabaya in Indonesia hosted the U17 World Cup. (ENDS).