1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
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The 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship was the 11th staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship. It was held from June 16 to July 5, 1997 in Malaysia.
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Venues
| City | Stadium Name | Host club(s) | Capacity |
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| Shah Alam Shah Alam Shah Alam is the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighboring Klang District. It is located about west of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur. Shah Alam replaced Kuala Lumpur as the capital city of the state of Selangor in 1978... |
Shah Alam Stadium Shah Alam Stadium Shah Alam Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. It is used mostly for football matches but also has facilities for athletics... |
Selangor FA Selangor FA The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian... |
80,000 |
| Kuching Kuching Kuching , officially the City of Kuching, and formerly the City of Sarawak, is the capital and most populous city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is the largest city on the island of Borneo, and the fourth largest city in Malaysia.... |
Sarawak Stadium Sarawak Stadium Sarawak Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kuching, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators. It was built in 1995 for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship... |
Sarawak FA Sarawak FA The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak... |
40,000 |
| Alor Setar | Darul Aman Stadium Darul Aman Stadium Darul Aman Stadium is an all-seater and a multi-purpose stadium in Alor Star, the capital of state of Kedah, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium was built in 1967. It has a capacity of 32,387 seats after the expansion in 1997. It was one of the venues for the... |
Kedah FA Kedah FA The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah... |
32,387 |
| Kuantan Kuantan Kuantan is the state capital of Pahang, the 3rd largest state in Malaysia. It is situated near the mouth of the Kuantan River and faces the South China Sea. If one measures the distance along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is located roughly halfway between Singapore and Kota Bharu... |
Darulmakmur Stadium Darulmakmur Stadium Darulmakmur Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Kuantan, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, with a capacity of 40,000 people. The stadium has a running track, in addition to the football field. It was opened in 1970, while capacity was increased after renovations... |
Pahang FA Pahang FA The Football Association of Pahang enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Pahang. The team is based in Kuantan, Pahang. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League... |
40,000 |
| Kangar Kangar Kangar is the state capital of Perlis, Malaysia. It has a population of 48,898 and an area of 2,619.4 ha. It is located in the northern most point of Peninsular Malaysia and is situated by the Perlis River. The center of Kangar is Sena Province, which is referred to by few locals as 'Uptown Sena'... |
Utama Stadium Utama Stadium Utama Negeri Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kangar, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1995.... |
Perlis FA Perlis FA The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis... |
20,000 |
| Johor Bahru Johor Bahru Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia. Johor Bahru is the southernmost city of the Eurasian mainland... |
Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium Tan Sri Dato Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Larkin, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people and opened in 1991. It was named after former Menteri Besar of Johor, Tan Sri Dato Hj Hassan Yunos.-Events:*1992... |
Johor FA Johor FA The Football Association of Johor enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Johor. The team currently plays in the Malaysia Premier League.The team won the Malaysia Cup in 1985 and 1991, and the Malaysian League in 1991.... |
30,000 |
Qualification
The following 24 teams qualified for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. Host Malaysia did not have to qualify for the tournament.| Confederation | Qualifying Tournament | Qualifier(s) |
|---|---|---|
| AFC (Asia) Asian Football Confederation The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are... |
AFC Youth Championship 1996 AFC Youth Championship 1996 The Asian Football Confederation's 1996 AFC Youth Championship was held from October 17 to October 31, 1996 in Seoul, South Korea. The tournament was won by for the eighth time by South Korea in the final against China PR.-Group A:-Group B:... |
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| CAF (Africa) Confederation of African Football The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those... |
1997 African Youth Championship | |
| CONCACAF (North, Central America & Caribbean) CONCACAF The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean... |
1997 CONCACAF U-20 Tournament | |
| CONMEBOL (South America) CONMEBOL The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations... |
1997 South American Youth Championship | |
| OFC (Oceania) Oceania Football Confederation The Oceania Football Confederation is one of the six continental confederations of international association football, consisting of Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and island nations such as Tonga, Fiji and other Pacific Island countries... |
1997 OFC U-20 Championship | |
| UEFA (Europe) UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
1996 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship | |
| Host nation | ||
- 1.Teams that will make their debut.
Squads
For a list of all squads that played in the final tournament, see 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship squadsGroup stages
The 24 teams were split into six groups of four teams. Six group winners, six second place finishers and the four best third place finishers qualify for the knockout round.| Key to colours in group tables | |
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| Group winners, runners-up, and best four third-placed teams advance to the Round of 16 | |
Group A
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | −7 |
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Group B
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | ||
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | ||
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 | |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14 | −9 |
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Group C
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 | |
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 |
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Group D
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | ||
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | −8 |
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Group E
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | ||
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | −5 |
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Group F
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | −8 | |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 |
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Ranking of third-placed teams
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | −8 | |
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 |
Knockout stages
Round of 16
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Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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Third place play-off
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Awards
| Golden Shoe | Golden Ball | Fair Play Award |
|---|---|---|
 AdaíltonAdaílton Martins Bolzan Adaílton Martins Bolzan, best known as Adaílton is a left footed Brazilian footballer who currently plays as striker for FC Vaslui in Romania.-Career:... |
 Nicolás OliveraNicolas Olivera Andrés Nicolás 'Nico' Olivera is an Uruguayan footballer who plays as a forward for Defensor Sporting Club.-Club career:... |