Host country United Arab Emirates Champions Nigeria (4th title) Fourth place Argentina Dates 17 Oct 2013 – 8 Nov 2013 Best player Kelechi Iheanacho | Venue(s) 6 (in 6 host cities) Runners-up Mexico Matches played 52 Top scorer Valmir Berisha Teams 24 | |
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Champion Nigeria national under-17 football team Third place Sweden national under-17 football team Similar 2015 FIFA U‑17 World Cup, 2015 FIFA U‑20 World Cup, 2013 FIFA U‑20 World Cup, 2017 FIFA U‑17 World Cup, 2013 CONCACAF U‑17 Cha | ||
The 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the fifteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The tournament was held in the United Arab Emirates between 17 October and 8 November. Nigeria won the tournament after defeating Mexico 3–0 in the final, claiming the country's fourth title. Sweden won the bronze with a 4–1 victory over Argentina in the third-place play-off match.
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Bids
There were two official bids:
Venues
In June 2012, FIFA selected the Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium in Al Ain, the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Al-Rashid Stadium in Dubai, the Emirates Club Stadium in Ras al-Khaimah and the Fujairah Club Stadium in the state of Fujairah as venues. The use of Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah was initially proposed, and finally selected as a venue, in September 2012. Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium replaced Al Nahyan Stadium of Abu Dhabi and will host the final.
Teams
In addition to host nation United Arab Emirates, 23 nations qualified from six separate continental competitions.
Squads
Teams must name a 21-man squad (three of whom must be goalkeepers) by the FIFA deadline.
Draw
The final draw was held on 26 August in Abu Dhabi at the Bab Al Bahr Hotel at 19:00 (local time).
Prior to the draw, FIFA announced that as host, the United Arab Emirates would be placed as 'A1', to assist with ticket sales. The continental champions of the confederations AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, and UEFA are assigned to the other five groups. Teams from the same confederation cannot be drawn against each other at the group stage.
Logo and tickets
The logo of the competition was unveiled on 5 March 2013, including the local organising committee asking Omar Abdulrahman to be a 'brand ambassador' for this event.
'Stadium package' tickets for the Tournament went on sale on 26 June, with the ability to buy tickets per match once the draw has been made.
A falcon known as 'Shaqran' will be the mascot for the World Cup, after being introduced to local journalists on 13 May .
Group stage
The winners and runners-up from each group, as well as the best four third-placed teams, qualified for the first round of the knockout stage (round of 16).
The ranking of each team in each group is determined as follows:
- points obtained in all group matches;
- goal difference in all group matches;
- number of goals scored in all group matches;
If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings are determined as follows:
- points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;
- goal difference in the group matches between the teams concerned;
- number of goals scored in the group matches between the teams concerned;
- drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.
All times are local, UTC+04:00.
Ranking of third-placed teams
The four best teams among those ranked third are determined as follows:
- points obtained in all group matches;
- goal difference in all group matches;
- number of goals scored in all group matches;
- drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.
Knockout stage
In the knockout stages, if a match is level at the end of normal playing time, no extra time will be played, with the match to be determined by a penalty shoot-out.
Goalscorers
Top scorers after the end of the tournament.