Football Fever takes over as FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 kicks off tomorrow

FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017
kicks off tomorrow

India takes the center stage as the once termed "sleeping giants of world football", takes a giant leap by hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 - a platform for the future football stars to announce themselves to the world.

24 nations battle it out in six cities - Goa, Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata, Navi Mumbai, New Delhi for the prestigious glory.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 Groups:

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 Groups, Picture Courtesy: Firstpost

Which channel will show the live telecast of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017?

The live telecast of FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 will be shown across Sony Pictures Network and Free to Air DD Sports.

Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD, Sony ESNP, Sony ESPN HD - English Commentary
Sony Ten 3 and Sony Ten 3 HD - Hindi and Bengali Commentary

Where can you watch the live stream of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017?

You can watch the live streaming of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 on SonyLiv App. You can download the app from Google Play Store - Click Here.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India Complete Fixtures List: Click Here

Day 1 Fixture List

Day 1 of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 will see hosts India take on USA at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 Fixtures - Day 1 - 6th October 2017, Picture Courtesy: FIFA.com

Some top names to watch out for in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017:

Josh Sargent (USA)
Jadon Sancho (England)
Eric Ayiah (Ghana)
Lincoln Corrêa dos Santos (Brazil)
Angel Gomes (England)
Phil Phoden (England)
Abel Ruiz (Spain)
Jann-Fiete Arp (Germany)
Amine Gouiri (France)
Berke Özer (Turkey)
Diego Lainez (Mexico)
Komal Thatal (India)

For once, cricket will take the back seat as football fever takes over the nation. Game on!

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