European teams dominate Semifinal lineup of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

Doha, Qatar: The semifinal lineup of the FIFA U 17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is now complete, with three European teams, Italy, Austria, and Portugal, taki...

Doha, Qatar: The semifinal lineup of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is now complete, with three European teams, Italy, Austria, and Portugal, taking center stage. The tournament, held at Aspire Zone, runs through November 27.

Africa's journey in the tournament came to an end with the exits of Morocco and Burkina Faso, while Brazil preserved South America's presence. Japan, Asia's last representative, also bowed out.

None of the four quarterfinal matches required penalty shootouts, unlike the Round of 16. Brazil edged Morocco 2-1 with a dramatic stoppage-time winner by standout player Vinson Wanderley Dell, eliminating the last Arab team in the competition.

Earlier, Egypt and Tunisia exited in the Round of 32, following the group-stage departures of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Portugal defeated Switzerland 2-0 in an all-European clash, ending the Swiss hopes of a second title after their 2009 triumph. Italy continued their strong run, with Thomas Campaniello scoring the decisive goal in the 83rd minute to eliminate Burkina Faso.