FIFA U-17 World Cup: Hosts India set for debut vs USA 

The Indian football team will take on USA in their opening game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on October 6. (AIFF )

Updated on: Oct 5, 2017 8:45 PM IST

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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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India will play USA in their first match on Friday and it is believed that the boys are prepared to give it all on the football field. (AIFF )