FIFA U-17 World Cup to kick off in UAE

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The 15th FIFA U-17 World Cup will kick off here on Thursday evening with host country UAE playing Honduras in the opener.

The tournament which will run through Nov. 8 features 24 teams including four each from Africa, North America and South America, five each from Asia and Europe, one from Oceania.

The FIFA U-17 World Cup is held every two years since 1985 when China hosted the first ever U-17 World Cup. Mexico won the last edition in 2011.

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