Benfica inspire Portugal to historic U17 World Cup triumph | OneFootball

The Portugal under-17 national team made history this Thursday, November 27, by becoming world champions in their category. The team defeated Austria in the final, 1-0, with the goal scored by Anísio Cabral, a star from Benfica's youth ranks.

In the grand final of the under-17 World Cup, Portugal's coach once again fielded many players from Benfica. The starting eleven consisted of Romário Cunha, José Neto, Daniel Banjaqui, Martim Chelmik, Mauro Furtado, Bernardo Lima, Rafael Quintas, Stevan Manuel, Anísio Cabral, Mateus Mide, Duarte Cunha.

The match was very balanced. The Portugal under-17 team started well, but Austria responded well to the early dominance. However, in the 32nd minute, the team took the lead with a goal from Anísio Cabral, a Benfica star who has been dazzling in this World Cup.

The second half was full of excitement. Portugal showed great defensive solidity, managing to thwart the Austrian attacks. The opponents hit the post in the last 10 minutes, but the Portuguese team held on to their lead, securing the under-17 World Cup title.

This victory culminates an incredible journey for the Portugal under-17 team. The young players, led by Bino Maçães, had already become European champions this year, and they complement that achievement with the under-17 World Cup, held in Qatar at the end of 2025.

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