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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Hosts India set for debut vs USA
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The Indian football team will take on USA in their opening game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on October 6. (AIFF )
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All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel paid a visit to the Indian team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. (AIFF )
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Praful Patel met all the boys individually and greeted coach Luis Norton de Matos. (AIFF )
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In the past few days, celebrities like Virat Kohli, Akshay Kumar, Sunil Chhetri have poured in their best wishes for the Indian football team. (AIFF )
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This is the first time India are taking part in the final round of any major FIFA tournament. (AIFF )
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India were granted direct qualification as hosts. Azerbaijan, Ireland and Uzbekistan were their competitors when it came to the bidding process but India were awarded the opportunity. (AIFF )
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