In Indonesia, defending champion Brazil bounced back from an initial loss at the Under-17 World Cup to secure a spot in the second round, setting up a match against Ecuador in Surakarta on Monday.
The four-time title-winner suffered a setback against Iran in the Group C opener but regrouped to defeat New Caledonia and then emerged victorious against 2017 champion England with a 2-1 win on Friday.
Coach Phelipe Leal emphasized the team’s mental strength and quality of play, expressing confidence in the team’s progression to the strong final phase. England, as the group winner, will take on Uzbekistan, while Iran will face Morocco in the upcoming matches on Monday.
Despite the passionate home crowds, Indonesia, making its first appearance in any World Cup in over 80 years, was eliminated after a loss to Morocco following draws with Ecuador and Panama. Coach Bima Sakti sees this experience as crucial for the growth of football in Indonesia.
The United States, despite a 3-0 loss to France, secured a second-place finish in Group E, advancing to face Germany in the next round. France, on the other hand, will meet Senegal. Japan will take on Spain, while Mexico, a two-time winner, managed to recover from a slow start to secure a match against Mali after defeating New Zealand.
The final, which is scheduled for December 2 in Surakarta, promises to be an exciting culmination of the tournament.
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