Egypt and Zambia Secure Strong Wins at FIFA U17 World Cup
Egypt and Zambia delivered impressive victories at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday, while Cote d’Ivoire faced a tough defeat that puts their progression in doubt.
Egypt Dominates Group E
Egypt defeated Haiti 4-1, securing the top spot in Group E ahead of Venezuela, who won 3-0 against England. Four Egyptian players scored, including Belal Attia, Abdelaziz El Zoghby, Hamza Abdelkarim, and Omar Kamal, showcasing a strong start for the North African team.
Egypt’s next match against Venezuela on Friday is expected to be crucial for group standings.
Zambia Come From Behind to Win in Group H
Zambia overturned an early deficit to beat Indonesia 3-1, netting three goals within six minutes in the first half. Abel Nyirongo scored twice, and Lukonde Mwale added another goal.
Zambia will next face Honduras on Friday, who suffered a heavy 7-0 loss to Brazil in their opener.
Cote d’Ivoire Struggle Against Switzerland
Cote d’Ivoire were convincingly beaten 4-1 by Switzerland in Group F. The Ivorians were already trailing 4-0 before Hubert Yao scored a late goal for consolation.
They will face Mexico on Friday, a team that also lost their first match 2-1 to South Korea.
Qualification Overview
The top two teams from each group automatically advance to the Round of 32. Additionally, the eight best third-placed teams also progress, keeping qualification hopes alive for several squads.
"The top two teams in each group automatically advance to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams, providing plenty of opportunity for qualification."
Summary: Egypt and Zambia showed strong performances with decisive wins, while Cote d’Ivoire faces a challenge after a heavy loss, as teams compete for a spot in the knockout stages.