Portugal’s U-17 team made history by lifting the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time. The young Portugal squad defeated Austria 1–0 in the 2025 final held in Qatar. Their win capped a brilliant tournament run, as the team, led by coach Bino Macaes, added the world title to their U-17 European Championship crown.
Cabral Delivers the Decisive Goal
Anísio Cabral scored the only goal of the match in the first half. Moreover, his strong performances throughout the competition made him one of the standout players of the tournament.
A Landmark Moment for Portugal
This victory represents a major milestone for Portugal. It also confirms the strength of the country’s growing talent pipeline. The team showed impressive technical ability and mental resilience in every match. For example, their dramatic penalty shootout win against Brazil in the semi-final underscored their determination.
A New Golden Generation Emerges
By lifting the trophy, Portugal joins the small group of nations that have conquered this prestigious youth competition. As a result, many analysts now view this squad as the beginning of a promising new golden generation for Portuguese football.
