How Indian U-17 World Cup team fare in the past?

As India get ready for their maiden U-17 World Cup next month, a look at how others fared on the same stage when they were put to the test.

Apart from hosts India, Niger and New Caledonia are also making their maiden appearances at the U-17 World Cup.Out of the 21 first time appearances of the nations given above, 12 sides advanced to the knock-out rounds in their first try and out of that, Germany and Spain managed to reach the finals of the tournament.



This is positive news for the three countries who will be making their first-ever appearance at the big stage can New Caledonia, Niger or India defy the odds and make it to the finish line? We shall find out soon when football takes over the country in a few days' time.