Welcome
Sunil Gulati
Presidente de la Comisión Organizadora de
la Copa Mundial Sub-17 de la FIFA.
Chairman of the Organising Committee
for the FIFA U-17 World Cup
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his tournament is a big stepping-stone for the footballing talent of the future. It is the world’s top football tournament for this age
category, and the stage is set for Chile’s eight host cities to showcase everything that this beautiful nation has to offer.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup is a crucial platform for football development, offering young players a unique platform to display their ability
and passion for the game. We will have a truly international event in ten weeks’ time, bringing together 24 national youth teams from
all continents for a veritable festival of footballing talent.
Del Piero, Buffon, Casillas, Kroos, Figo, Neymar and James Rodriguez are just some of the big stars that have learned the ropes of
international football competitions through the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
At FIFA, it is our duty to develop the game of football in the four corners of the world. This will be the fourth FIFA tournament being
organised in Chile, and we are proud of the positive impact this sustained support has had on Chilean football. We hope it will continue
to propel football forward in this country and throughout South America, inspiring even more young people, girls and boys alike, to
the world’s most popular sport.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to all those involved in the organisation of this event, especially to the Local
Organising Committee. A special mention goes to our official commercial partners and suppliers, whose active support is a key element
in the development and promotion of our wonderful sport, as well as to the volunteers, whose contribution is essential in order to
make the event a success.
On behalf of FIFA, I look forward to welcoming the participating member associations as well as fans, referees and media representatives to Chile, and wish them every success for the tournament.
“The FIFA U-17 World Cup is a crucial platform for football development,
offering young players a unique platform to display their ability and
passion for the game”.
Fifa u-17 World Cup
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