FIFA U 17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

FIFA organised the first FIFA U-16 World Tournament in 1985. Until 1989 the tournament was limited to youngsters of age 16 or less. The age limit was increased to under 17 for the 1991 FIFA U 17 World Championship in Italy.

The FIFA U 17 World Championship, as it is known today, is played every two years. African national teams hold the greatest number of championship titles (four), while Brazil won two consecutive titles in 1997 and 1999. Nigeria won the first cup in 1985 and won it again in 1993. In 1987 the former Soviet Union became the second title-holder and the only European national team ever to win the Cup. Saudi Arabia won the 1989 Cup and twice-champions Ghana won in 1991 and 1995.

FIFA U19 Women's World Championship - The FIFA U19 Women’s World Championship is a competition of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and will be held every two years. In March 2001, FIFA granted the right to host the inaugural FIFA U19 Women’s World Championship to Canada on the strength of the application submitted by the Canadian Soccer Association.

FIFA Men's Olympic Football Tournament - This is the oldest and most traditional international tournament in world football. After serving as a demonstration sport at the first Olympic Games, the football tournament of the Olympic Games reached its peak in the 1920s when the tournament was widely regarded as the world championship of that time. More about the Men's Olympic Football Tournament?

FIFA Worldcup - No other sporting event captures the world's imagination like the FIFA World Cup ™. Ever since the first tentative competition in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA's flagship has constantly grown in popularity and prestige.

FIFA Women's Worldcup - Women's football celebrated its true coming of age in November of 1991 when the Women's World Championship was brought to life on the ambitious initiative of Dr. João Havelange, FIFA President at that time. Here you can read more about the FIFA Women's Worldcup

FIFA Futsal World Championship - Futsal is pure football: pace, skill, teamwork and high drama characterise the indoor game. FIFA is confident that with further refinement of the laws and other adaptations, futsal's popularity will continue to grow.

FIFA Club World Championship - The newest of all F.I.F.A. competitions is the Club World Championship, conceived along similar lines to the Confederations Cup, and held for the first time in Brazil in January 2000. For more information about this Championship...