Brazil, France showdown headlines Round of 16

Doha, Qatar: The Round of 16 at the FIFA U 17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is set for another thrilling chapter, with heavyweights Brazil and France leading a...

Doha, Qatar: The Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is set for another thrilling chapter, with heavyweights Brazil and France leading an exciting lineup of knockout clashes today.

Their showdown stands out as one of the tournament’s most anticipated battles with Brazil coming into the match full of belief after showing remarkable resilience, playing more than 80 minutes with ten men against Paraguay before surviving a penalty shootout.

Last edition’s runners-up France also had to work hard to overcome Colombia, and now hope to claim what would be their third victory over South American opposition at these finals.

Italy enter the next stage with growing confidence following a controlled win over Czechia, having conceded only once so far. They now face Uzbekistan, who recovered impressively after conceding a late equaliser to Croatia, ultimately booking their place through penalties.

Uganda’s remarkable debut World Cup run also continues, as they prepare for a tough all-African contest against Burkina Faso. The Burkinabe arrive with high momentum after eliminating reigning champions Germany.