Dubai: Three-time champions Brazil and Nigeria face tests against defending champions
Mexico and former finalists.Uruguay respectively in the pick of this weekend’s Fifa Under-17 World Cup quarter-final action.
In other matches, South American Under-17 champions Argentina face African champions Ivory Coast, while World Cup debutants Sweden look to extend their dream run against Honduras after shocking Japan in the second round.
Brazil and Nigeria remain firm favourites in the competition, having each scored 18 goals through the group stage and the first knockout round.
Meanwhile, doubts remain for holders and pre-tournament favourites Mexico, who were hammered 6-1 by Nigeria in their opening match but bounced back to qualify and then beat Italy 2-0 in the round of 16. Brazil’s 3-1 second round win over European
Champions Russia does little to quell the argument that they, unlike Nigeria, have yet to face a tough opponent, after off-form
Russia lost their opening two group games.
Likewise, Uruguay will be left with similar question marks after they were held to a tame 1-1 by Ivory Coast draw in the group stage.
Honduras plays Sweden on Friday from 5pm in Al Ain, while Brazil and Mexico meet the same evening at 8pm in Dubai. On Saturday, Argentina play the Ivory Coast from 5pm in Sharjah and Uruguay face Nigeria from 8pm.
Which of this teams do u think would through?
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