Historic Triumph for Portugal
Portugal captured their first ever U17 World Cup title after a 1–0 victory over Austria in the final.
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Key Moment of the Final
Decisive Goal at Minute Thirty One
The only goal arrived in the 31st minute.
Wearing the iconic No.7 shirt, Duarte Cunha combined brilliantly on the right before cutting inside and delivering a perfect low cross.
Striker Aniceto, wearing No.9, tapped in from close range to seal the championship for Portugal.
Double Champions in the Same Year
European Title Followed by World Glory
Remarkably, this is Portugal’s second major U17 trophy in 2024.
Back in June, Portugal defeated France 3–0 to win the U17 EURO.
In that match, Aniceto scored the opener and Duarte Cunha added the second—mirroring their impact at the World Cup.
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Awards Dominated by Portugal
Golden Ball and Golden Glove Secured
Portugal swept multiple tournament awards:
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Golden Ball – Mateus Meide (No.10, Porto)
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Bronze Ball – Mauro Furtado (Benfica)
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Silver Boot – Aniceto (Benfica)
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Golden Glove – Romário Cunha (Braga)
Their dominance reflects a rising golden generation.
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Coach Proud of a New Generation
Pinho Praises Team Character
Head coach Pinho said after the match:
“I am incredibly proud to coach these players. The journey was difficult, but it helped us grow.
Winning the EURO and now the World Cup is unbelievable. I thank them for everything they have done for Portugal.”
New Tournament Format
First Edition Under Annual System
This year marked the first U17 World Cup under the new structure—now held annually and expanded to 48 teams.
Portugal’s record: 7 wins and 1 loss, the only defeat coming against Japan in the group stage.
Japan topped the group ahead of Portugal but were later knocked out by Austria—who eventually faced Portugal again in the final.
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Portugal’s Full U17 World Cup Journey
Match by Match Overview
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Portugal 6–1 New Caledonia
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Portugal 6–0 Morocco
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Portugal 1–2 Japan
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R16: Portugal 2–1 Belgium
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R8: Portugal 5–0 Mexico
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Quarterfinal: Portugal 2–0 Switzerland
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Semifinal: Portugal 0–0 Brazil (6–5 pens)
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Final: Portugal 1–0 Austria
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