Doha, Qatar – The opening day of the Round of 32 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 delivered high-intensity action, brilliant goals, and dramatic finishes. Several teams secured their place in the Round of 16, while some thrilling matches were decided through penalty shootouts.

📌 Day 1 – Match Results (Round of 32)

Mali 3–1 Zambia
Mali dominated the match with confident play and sealed a comfortable win.

Belgium 1–2 Portugal
Portugal made full use of crucial opportunities to overcome Belgium with a strong performance.

Egypt 1–3 Switzerland
Switzerland displayed organized and clinical football to secure a clear victory over Egypt.

Colombia 0–2 France
France impressed with their attacking style, scoring twice to advance without difficulty.

Mexico 2–2 Argentina (Mexico win 5–4 on penalties)
A thrilling contest ended level before Mexico edged out Argentina in the penalty shootout.

Canada 1–1 Republic of Ireland (Ireland win 9–8 on penalties)
The match featured one of the longest shootouts of the tournament, with Ireland winning 9–8.

Morocco 1–1 USA (Morocco win 4–3 on penalties)
After a balanced 1–1 draw, Morocco held their nerve in the shootout to move forward.

Paraguay 1–1 Brazil (Brazil win 5–4 on penalties)
A tense battle went down to penalties, where Brazil clinched a narrow but crucial victory.

🎉 Congratulations to the Qualified Teams

Day 1 showcased exceptional talent, speed, and determination from the young stars of world football. The winning teams have now secured their spots in the Round of 16.

Stay tuned for more updates, match reports, and highlights from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.