In a night of immense national pride, the young Seleção of Portugal made history on Thursday, November 27, 2025, by winning their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup title. In a tightly contested final at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Portugal defeated a resilient Austria side 1-0 to lift the coveted trophy.
The Match: A Tactical Triumph
The final pitted two first-time finalists against each other, featuring the tournament's two top scorers:
Portugal's AnÃsio Cabral and Austria's Johannes Moser.
The decisive moment came in the 32nd minute. After a brilliant combination down the left flank, a low cross found AnÃsio Cabral, who slotted the ball into an empty net.
This marked Cabral's seventh goal of the tournament, a crucial strike that would ultimately seal the victory.
The second half saw Austria increase the pressure in search of an equalizer.
However, the Portuguese defense, which kept a clean sheet in the final, held firm with remarkable maturity and tactical discipline.
Their ability to manage the game under pressure showcased the team's character, building on their dramatic semi-final penalty shootout victory over Brazil.
A Golden Generation Emerges
This triumph is more than just a single win; it signals a bright future for Portuguese football. This same group of players had already won the 2025 UEFA European U-17 Championship earlier in the year, highlighting their consistent excellence at the youth level.
The victory in Qatar, the 20th edition of the tournament, ensures a European sweep of the top three places, with Italy finishing third. For Austria, while heartbroken, Johannes Moser's eight-goal haul and Golden Ball award are a testament to their own emerging talent.
The future of Portuguese football is incredibly bright, and the nation celebrates a historic moment that promises great things to come for the senior team.
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