FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017
Posted By: Sourav Das | July 27, 2017FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017 is the full details, timing and dates of the matches which will be hosted by Salt Lake Stadium [Kolkata], Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium [Delhi], DY Patil Stadium [Mumbai], Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium [Guwahati], Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium [Kerala] and Fatorda Stadium [Goa].
The stadium is the best place if any football fan wants to get the full excitement of the game. And if you talk about the FIFA U17 World Cup, the hosting stadium is the piece of heaven for the live audiences to witness the full on adrenalin. This year India is hosting the FIFA U17 Football World Cup which will be their first ever FIFA tournament as the host. 6 Best stadiums were selected by the FIFA delegates and the local organizing committee to host the matches of the world cup. India is now concentrating on the stadiums to make it state of the art and to give the ultimate experience possible to the audiences. So here goes the full detail of the FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017.
FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017
A total of 52 matches will be played in the current edition of FIFA U17 World Cup 2017 which is divided almost equally among all of these 6 stadiums. The opening matches will be hosted by Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium New Delhi, and the Final and third place decider matches will be played on Salt Lake Stadium Kolkata.
Salt Lake Stadium [Kolkata]
Located in Kolkata-West Bengal, Salt Lake Stadium or Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan currently has an all-seating capacity of 66,687. Covering a total area of 76.40 acres, this gigantic stadium features three tiers of galleries. Besides hosting numerous national and international matches, this stadium is also the home ground of India national football team. Salt Lake Stadium will host 10 matches as the FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017 including a quarterfinal, third place decider and the final.
Date | Time (IST) | Match No. | Teams | |
8 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 11 | Chile | England |
8 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 12 | Iraq | Mexico |
11 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 23 | England | Mexico |
11 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 24 | Iraq | Chile |
14 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 34 | Japan | New Caledonia |
14 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 36 | England | Iraq |
17 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 41 | Winner Group F | Runner-up Group E |
22 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 46 [QF-4] | Winner Match 37 | Winner Match 44 |
28 October 2017 | 17:00 | Third Place | Loser Match 49 | Loser Match 50 |
28 October 2017 | 20:00 | Final | Winner Match 49 | Winner Match 50 |
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium [Delhi]
Named after the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is located in the capital of India New Delhi and currently has a seating capacity of 41,748. It hosted several international matches and also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is the host of 8 matches which includes 2 of the round of 16 matches in the current edition as the FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017.
Date | Time (IST) | Match No. | Teams | |
6 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 1 | Colombia | Ghana |
6 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 2 | India | United States |
9 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 13 | United States | Ghana |
9 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 14 | India | Colombia |
12 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 25 | Ghana | India |
12 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 27 | Mali | New Zealand |
16 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 37 | Runner-up Group A | Runner-up Group C |
16 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 38 | Winner Group B | Third Group A / C / D |
DY Patil Stadium [Mumbai]
DY Patil Stadium is situated in Mumbai Maharashtra and currently has an all-seating capacity of 45,353. This stadium features a unique cantilever roof which gives a spectator an unobstructed view of the match. Besides the main ground, the complex also houses 9 tennis courts, 4 badminton courts and a swimming pool. DY Patil Stadium has got 8 matches including a semifinal game to host as the FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017.
Date | Time (IST) | Match No. | Teams | |
6 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 3 | New Zealand | Turkey |
6 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 4 | Paraguay | Mali |
9 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 15 | Turkey | Mali |
9 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 16 | Paraguay | New Zealand |
12 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 26 | United States | Colombia |
12 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 28 | Turkey | Paraguay |
18 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 42 | Winner Group A | Third Group C / D / E |
25 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 50 [SF-2] | Winner Match 48 | Winner Match 47 |
Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium [Guwahati]
Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium has a capacity of 23,850 in all-seating mode and is located in Guwahati Assam. This one-tier stadium currently has the roofing only over the main stand. Besides the football games, Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium also hosted the 2016 South Asian Games. This stadium will host 9 matches including a quarterfinal and a semifinal as the FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017.
Date | Time (IST) | Match No. | Teams | |
8 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 9 | New Caledonia | France |
8 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 10 | Honduras | Japan |
11 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 21 | France | Japan |
11 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 22 | Honduras | New Caledonia |
14 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 33 | France | Honduras |
14 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 35 | Mexico | Chile |
17 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 40 | Winner Group E | Runner-up Group D |
21 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 48 [QF-1] | Winner Match 43 | Winner Match 42 |
25 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 49 [SF-1] | Winner Match 46 | Winner Match 45 |
Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium [Kerala]
Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, also known as the Kaloor Stadium, is one of the most modern FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017. This stadium has a seating capacity of 41,748 and is located in Kochi Kerala. The stadium was the first venue to be provisionally selected by the FIFA committee as the hosting stadium. Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium will host 8 matches which include a quarterfinal match.
Date | Time (IST) | Match No. | Teams | |
7 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 7 | Brazil | Spain |
7 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 8 | North Korea | Niger |
10 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 19 | Spain | Niger |
10 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 20 | North Korea | Brazil |
13 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 30 | Guinea | Germany |
13 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 32 | Spain | North Korea |
18 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 44 | Winner Group D | Third Group B / E / F |
22 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 47 [QF-3] | Winner Match 40 | Winner Match 39 |
Fatorda Stadium [Goa]
Fatorda Stadium, also known as the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, is located in Margao Goa, and currently, has an all-seating capacity of 23,850. This stadium is reputed as the most well-maintained stadium in the Indian subcontinent and featured HD compliant arena lighting, VIP Lounge, Delegates area and TV Studio. Fatorda Stadium will host 9 matches in the current edition which includes a quarterfinal as the FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017.
Date | Time (IST) | Match No. | Teams | |
7 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 5 | Germany | Costa Rica |
7 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 6 | Iran | Guinea |
10 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 17 | Costa Rica | Guinea |
10 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 18 | Iran | Germany |
13 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 29 | Costa Rica | Iran |
13 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 31 | Niger | Brazil |
17 October 2017 | 17:00 | Match 39 | Winner Group C | Third Group A / B / F |
17 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 43 | Runner-up Group B | Runner-up Group F |
21 October 2017 | 20:00 | Match 45 [QF-2] | Winner Match 38 | Winner Match 41 |
Where the citizen of the states where the world cup will be hosted are ready to get their seats to witness this auspicious tournament, fans around the world are also ready to travel to this states to get their own shares of excitements. So don’t forget to tell us which FIFA U17 World Cup Venue 2017 you will attend in the comment box below.