Upcoming 3rd November unveiling the 20th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. This is the annual international men’s youth football tournament contested by the under-17 national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It will be held in Qatar from 3–27 November.
The under-17 version of the global football championship, the FIFA U-17 World Cup, has seen many emerging talents and national footballing machines rise through the ranks. But when it comes to trophies, one country stands above the rest.
The trophy of FIFA U-17 world cup. Photo- FIFA
Nigeria holds the most U-17 World Cup titles, having won the tournament five times (1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2015). Following Nigeria is Brazil with four titles (1997, 1999, 2003, 2019).
Tournament founded under a different name in 1985, later known as U-17 from 1991. Nigeria’s five titles make them the most successful nation in the history of this age-group competition.
While Nigeria leads by titles, nations like Brazil continue to remain highly competitive, and new winners continue to emerge. Even after reaching the semifinals six times, Argentina has never made it to the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Chart of the top U-17 winner
| Number | Country | Titles | Years Won |
| 1 | Nigeria | 5 | 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2015 |
| 2 | Brazil | 4 | 1997, 1999, 2003, 2019 |
| 3 | Ghana | 2 | 1991, 1995 |
| 4 | Mexico | 2 | 2005, 2011 |
| 5 | Soviet Union | 1 | 1987 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1989 |
| 7 | France | 1 | 2001 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 1 | 2009 |
| 9 | England | 1 | 2017 |
| 10 | Germany | 1 | 2023 |
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