Egypt, Zambia Secure Wins at FIFA U17 World Cup
Egypt and Zambia claimed impressive victories at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday, while Cote d’Ivoire faced a tough defeat.
Egypt Dominates Group E
Egypt comfortably beat Haiti 4-1 in Group E, taking the top spot in the group ahead of Venezuela. Egypt’s goals came from four different players: Belal Attia, Abdelaziz El Zoghby, Hamza Abdelkarim, and Omar Kamal. Venezuela also won their match, defeating England 3-0.
Egypt’s next match is against Venezuela on Friday, a crucial game for group standings.
Zambia Overcomes Indonesia in Group H
Zambia rallied from behind to win 3-1 against Indonesia. The team scored three goals within six minutes in the first half, with Abel Nyirongo scoring twice and Lukonde Mwale adding one. Zambia will face Honduras on Friday, after Honduras lost 7-0 to Brazil in their opening match.
Cote d’Ivoire Struggles Against Switzerland
Cote d’Ivoire suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to Switzerland in Group F. Switzerland dominated early, leading 4-0 before Hubert Yao scored a late goal for the Ivorians. Cote d’Ivoire's next game is on Friday against Mexico, who lost 2-1 to South Korea in their opener.
Qualification Details
The top two teams from each group qualify automatically to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams, giving plenty of opportunities to advance.
"The top two teams in each group automatically advance to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams, providing plenty of opportunity for qualification."
Summary: Egypt and Zambia secured crucial wins at the FIFA U17 World Cup, while Cote d’Ivoire faces a challenge after a heavy loss, with group standings shaping up ahead of Friday’s key matches.