Portugal Win 2025 U17 World Cup Against Austria

Portugal’s U17 side claimed their first-ever World Cup title in Doha after edging Austria 1-0 in a tense final settled by a lone goal from Anísio Cabral.

The young Portuguese team, who survived a dramatic penalty shootout against Brazil in the semi-finals, showed composure from the outset at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Both teams arrived chasing a first U17 World Cup trophy, yet it was Portugal who settled faster, pinning Austria in their own half as the early rhythm unfolded.

Their breakthrough came just after the half-hour mark. Duarte Cunha burst down the right and drilled a low cross towards the near post.

Anísio met it with perfect timing and hammered home the opener. A brief VAR check followed, but the decision went Portugal’s way, confirming the goal that ultimately sealed the title.

As the interval approached, Austria struggled to piece together any clear chance, and Portugal carried a deserved lead into the break.

Austria returned with determination and pushed higher up the pitch. Lucas Weinhandl tried his luck from distance, and substitute Kenny Ndukwe later forced Romário into a save with a firm header, but Portugal’s defensive organisation held firm throughout.

As the contest grew tighter, both managers turned to their benches, with Portugal introducing Yoan Pereira, João Aragão, and later Ricardo Neto to help maintain control in midfield.

Austria responded with a flurry of changes of their own, including Sergej Savic and Julian Halmich, but they found no way through.

The final minutes brought anxious moments for Portugal as Halmich fired a strong effort that was blocked at close range. Five minutes of added time only raised the tension, but when the final whistle sounded, Portugal erupted in celebration of a historic U17 World Cup win.