Exciting Preview USA vs Burkina Faso in 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup Opener This Wednesday
The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team is set to begin its journey in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. They will face Burkina Faso in their first match on Wednesday, November 5, at 10:15 a.m. ET. This match will take place at the Aspire Zone in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
Match Preview: USA vs Burkina Faso
This match marks the second encounter between the U.S. and Burkina Faso in the U-17 World Cup. In their last meeting during the 2023 tournament, the USA secured a 2-1 victory. Historically, the U.S. has a mixed record against African teams in this tournament, recording four wins, eight losses, and one draw.
2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup Details
The upcoming tournament is notable for being the first of five consecutive U-17 World Cups held in Qatar, featuring an expanded field of 48 teams. The tournament will consist of 12 groups, with the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage.
USA Group Stage Schedule
- November 5: vs Burkina Faso, 10:15 a.m. ET, Aspire Zone (FS2, Universo, Peacock)
- November 8: vs Tajikistan, 9:45 a.m. ET, Aspire Zone (FS2, Telemundo, Peacock)
- November 11: vs Czechia, 9:45 a.m. ET, Aspire Zone (FS2, Universo, Peacock)
2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup Roster
The U.S. squad features 19 players born in 2008 and two from 2009. Key roster highlights include:
- Goalkeepers: Jack Kortkamp, William Lodmell, Aidan Stokes
- Defenders: Christopher Cupps, Jordan Griffin, and Enrique Martinez
- Midfielders: Maximo Carrizo, Luca Moisa, Jude Terry
- Forwards: Chase Adams, Julian Hall, Nimfasha Berchimas
Burkina Faso’s Journey to Qatar
Burkina Faso qualified for the World Cup through its successful run at the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. They topped Group B with victories over Cameroon, Egypt, and South Africa. Despite a strong showing, Burkina Faso finished fourth after losing to Mali in the semifinals.
Broadcast Information
Fans can follow the tournament across various platforms, including:
- English coverage on Fox Sports and the Fox Sports app
- Spanish broadcasting on Telemundo and the Peacock app
The USA’s advance through this tournament is crucial as they look to build on their previous U-17 World Cup experiences, with many players aiming to become future stars for the senior national team.
