FIFA U-17 World Cup: Uzbekistan to face Croatia in round of 16

The group stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, currently taking place in Qatar, has concluded. Uzbekistan’s national U-17 team finished second in Group J and advanced to the knockout stage.

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Under the guidance of head coach Islam Ismoilov, the Uzbek side will face Croatia’s U-17 team in the round of 16. The match is scheduled for November 15.

Croatia’s U-17 team competed in Group C, where they drew 0–0 with Senegal, defeated the United Arab Emirates 3–0, and beat Costa Rica 3–1, finishing second in their group to secure a spot in the playoffs.

For reference, in the group stage, Uzbekistan played against Paraguay (2-1), Ireland (1-2), and Panama (6-1), securing the second place in the group.