Cabral fires Portugal to first U-17 World Cup title.

 

Portugal have become FIFA U-17 World Cup™ champions for the first time after beating Austria in a compelling Doha final.

Anisio Cabral's first-half strike proved the difference at Khalifa International Stadium, as the reigning U-17 European champions completed a dream 2025 double.

Austria, competing in their first World Cup final at any level, battled tirelessly as they hunted a leveller and came agonisingly close when Daniel Frauscher struck the inside of the post late in the game.

Portugal made a fast start and almost bagged an early opener when Duarte Cunha dragged a shot wide. Austria’s rapid counter-attacking has been a feature of their U-17 World Cup campaign, though, and from one such break Hasan Deshishku burst clear and forced a fine save from Romario Cunha.

The Portuguese would strike the first blow, with Cabral applying the finishing touch from close range after a slick team move. It was his seventh goal of the tournament – only adidas Golden Boot winner Johannes Moser scored more, with the Austria star netting eight times.

The Austrians have displayed impressive powers of resilience all tournament long and refused to buckle after falling behind. Early in the second half, Deshishku was denied again by Cunha, with the goalkeeper making a sprawling save from the striker’s curling free-kick.

Cunha was in fabulous form, and he athletically tipped a Ifeanyi Ndukwe header over the bar to preserve Portugal's lead. The goalkeeper was grasping at thin air when substitute Frauscher took aim on 85 minutes, but the Austrian's effort came crashing off the post.

The collective relief among the Portugal players was palpable and, despite some more late pressure from their spirited opponents, they held out to secure the nation's maiden global title at U-17 level.

Published By: Yotomi Media Telifisan.