- Ronaldinho-led Brazil won their first U-17 World Cup 23 years ago
- The South Americans outpaced holders Ghana 2-1 in the Egypt 1997 Final
- Watch the star No10 win his first international trophy on Friday 8 May at 20:00 CEST
The FIFA U-17 World Cup™ has long afforded future World Cup stars their first chances to shine on the international stage, from Toni Kroos to Landon Donovan to Iker Casillas. At Egypt 1997, a smooth-striding, confident No10 who would come to be known as Ronaldinho was integral in Brazil’s run to the top of the heap.
Then wearing ‘Ronaldo’ on the back of his shirt, the future Barcelona and AC Milan superstar provided the winning assist in Brazil’s 2-1 victory over holders Ghana at the 1997 Final. The South Americans lifted their first U-17 Trophy as a result, and are once again the reigning champions after earning their fourth crown in 2019 by the same scoreline.
On Friday 8 May, watch a 17-year-old Ronaldinho seize the moment with an eye-catching performance.
Fans voted on Twitter for a re-airing of the 1997 U-17 World Cup Final as the latest instalment in the #WorldCupAtHome. The game kicks off at 20:00 CEST, and it enters our deepening collection of iconic encounters now on YouTube.
Join in
- Tune into FIFATV on YouTube for Brazil-Ghana (Egypt 1997) at 20:00 CEST on Friday 8 May, and get in on the conversation in the live chat during the game
- Follow along for more coverage including exclusive video on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter channels
- Engage with us and other fans on social media using #WorldCupAtHome
- Immediately after the game, vote for your Moment of the Match on Twitter