Egypt and Zambia Secure Wins at FIFA U17 World Cup
Egypt and Zambia achieved significant victories at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday, while Cote d’Ivoire faced a challenging defeat that complicates their path to the knockout stages.
Egypt's Dominant Group E Performance
Egypt comfortably defeated Haiti 4-1 in Group E, positioning themselves at the top of the group. Venezuela also secured a strong 3-0 win against England in the same group.
- Egypt's goals were scored by Belal Attia, Abdelaziz El Zoghby, Hamza Abdelkarim, and Omar Kamal, highlighting a well-rounded attack.
- Egypt’s next match will be against Venezuela on Friday, a potential decider for group leadership.
Zambia’s Comeback in Group H
Zambia overturned an early deficit to win 3-1 against Indonesia, marking a strong start in Group H. All three goals came in a six-minute spell in the first half.
- Abel Nyirongo scored twice, while Lukonde Mwale added another goal.
- Zambia’s next fixture is against Honduras, who suffered a 7-0 loss to Brazil in their opener.
Cote d’Ivoire Struggles in Group F
Cote d’Ivoire lost 4-1 to a confident Swiss side, falling behind by four goals before Hubert Yao scored a late goal to reduce the deficit.
- They will face Mexico on Friday, a team also seeking redemption after a 2-1 opening loss to South Korea.
Group Qualifications
The top two teams from each group automatically progress to the Round of 32, alongside the eight best third-placed teams, allowing multiple routes for qualification.
"The top two teams in each group automatically advance to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams, providing plenty of opportunity for qualification."
Summary: Egypt and Zambia's strong performances boost their chances at the FIFA U17 World Cup, while Cote d’Ivoire must recover quickly to stay in contention.