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2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship

2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
Tournament details
NameFIFA U-17 World Championship
Host countriesPeru
DatesSeptember 16 - October 2
Teams16
Confederations6
Venue5
Final positions
ChampionsMEX (1 title)
Runner-upBRA
Third placeNED
Fourth placeTUR
Tournament statistics
Matches played32
Goals scored111
Attendance551817
Top scorerMX Carlos Vela
Best playerBR Anderson
Timeline season
PreviousFI 2003
NextKR 2007

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The 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Iquitos in Peru between 16 September and 2 October 2005. Players born after 1 January 1988 could participate in this tournament. Mexico beat favorite Brazil by 3-0 in the final, making it the first U-17 Championship for Mexico.


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