FIFA draw: Brazil with Ireland, Tanzania and Costa Rica in U17 World Cup | OneFootball

FIFA held the draw this Thursday (21) that determined the groups for the U-17 World Cup, which will take place in Qatar from November 19 to December 13. Brazil is in Group I alongside Ireland, Tanzania, and Costa Rica. The Seleção’s debut will be on November 21 against Ireland.

The Brazil U-17 National Team, under head coach Carlos Eduardo Patetuci, will begin the first phase of preparation for the tournament during the June FIFA international window, with two friendlies against the United States. The matches will be played in Natal (RN), at Arena das Dunas, on June 7 and 10. The list of 24 called-up players was announced this Thursday (21).

Carlos Eduardo Patetuci called up the Brazil U-17 National Team this Thursday (21) for the first phase of preparation for the World CupCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Patetuci celebrated the opportunity to begin preparations for the World Cup in front of Brazilian fans. According to the coach, the friendlies against the United States will help develop the team’s playing model and refine behaviors and concepts, since the 24-player squad includes 12 players receiving their first call-up.

“It will be important to closely observe these players who are coming in for the first time, test some combinations, and look for variations. And it is very good to play here in Brazil. We know that fans do not have many opportunities to watch the youth national team play in Brazil. The warmth, the support. We hope the stadium will be full for the matches,” said Patetuci.

The United States, the opponent for the first preparatory friendlies, was chosen because it has a proactive style of play but also presents a challenging defensive approach, characteristics that simulate the opponents in the diverse group Brazil will face at the World Cup.

“The United States has a qualified team, with good passing, that will require Brazil to be patient, look for opportunities to switch play, and move the ball well. Our World Cup group is diverse, with a European team, an African team, and another from Central America. They are different footballing cultures. It will be important to begin with a good challenge so that from now on we can do our best in pursuit of our objective, which is the title,” he concluded.

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