South American Under 17 Football Championship
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The South American Under-17 Football Championship is a football competition held every two years for South American under-17 teams. The tournament was born in 1985 out of a need for a classification tournament for the newly created FIFA U-16 World Cup (now the FIFA U-17 World Cup
). For the first three editions (1985, 1986, and 1988), the competition was limited to under-16 teams. Afterwards, the age limit was raised one year. The tournament is held every two years. Since the first edition, Brazil has been the dominant force of the tournament, winning a record ten times.
FIFA U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 World Cup, founded as the FIFA U-16 World Championship, later changed to the FIFA U-17 World Championship and known by its current name since 2007, is the world championship of association football for male players under the age of 17 organized by Fédération Internationale de Football...
). For the first three editions (1985, 1986, and 1988), the competition was limited to under-16 teams. Afterwards, the age limit was raised one year. The tournament is held every two years. Since the first edition, Brazil has been the dominant force of the tournament, winning a record ten times.
Results
| Year | Host | Final | Third Place Match | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | Third Place | Score | Fourth Place | ||
| 1985 details |
 Argentina ArgentinaArgentina Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires... |
 Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
– |  Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
 Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador national under-17 football team The Ecuadorian national under-17 football team represents Ecuador in international under-17 football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation.-Current squad:This is the squad called up for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.... |
– |  Chile Chile Chile national under-17 football team Chile national under-17 football team is the representative of Chile within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level. It is part of the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and has participated in two FIFA U-17 World Cups... |
| 1986 details |
 Peru PeruPeru Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.... |
 Bolivia Bolivia |
– | Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador national under-17 football team The Ecuadorian national under-17 football team represents Ecuador in international under-17 football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation.-Current squad:This is the squad called up for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.... |
– | Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
| 1988 details |
 Ecuador EcuadorEcuador Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
– | Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
 Colombia Colombia Colombia national under-17 football team =Head coach: Ramiro Viafara- Colombia:Head coach: Eduardo Lara-Group F:----------------------------- 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship :Coach: Eduardo Lara... |
– |  Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay national under-17 football team Paraguay national under-17 football team represents Paraguay in international football competitions such as FIFA U-17 World Cup and South American Under-17 Football Championship.-Overview:... |
| 1991 details |
 Paraguay ParaguayParaguay Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
– |  Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay national under-17 football team Uruguay national U-17 football team is the representative of Uruguay within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.Uruguay has participated in 5 of 12 FIFA U-17 World Cup events.-Group C: -------------Round of 16:----... |
Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
– | Chile Chile Chile national under-17 football team Chile national under-17 football team is the representative of Chile within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level. It is part of the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and has participated in two FIFA U-17 World Cups... |
| 1993 details |
 Colombia ColombiaColombia Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the... |
Colombia Colombia Colombia national under-17 football team =Head coach: Ramiro Viafara- Colombia:Head coach: Eduardo Lara-Group F:----------------------------- 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship :Coach: Eduardo Lara... |
– | Chile Chile Chile national under-17 football team Chile national under-17 football team is the representative of Chile within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level. It is part of the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and has participated in two FIFA U-17 World Cups... |
Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
– | Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
| 1995 details |
Peru Peru Peru Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
– | Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay national under-17 football team Uruguay national U-17 football team is the representative of Uruguay within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.Uruguay has participated in 5 of 12 FIFA U-17 World Cup events.-Group C: -------------Round of 16:----... |
– | Chile Chile Chile national under-17 football team Chile national under-17 football team is the representative of Chile within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level. It is part of the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and has participated in two FIFA U-17 World Cups... |
| 1997 details |
Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
Group Stage | Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
Chile Chile Chile national under-17 football team Chile national under-17 football team is the representative of Chile within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level. It is part of the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and has participated in two FIFA U-17 World Cups... |
Group Stage | Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay national under-17 football team Paraguay national under-17 football team represents Paraguay in international football competitions such as FIFA U-17 World Cup and South American Under-17 Football Championship.-Overview:... |
| 1999 details |
 Uruguay UruguayUruguay Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
5–0 | Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay national under-17 football team Paraguay national under-17 football team represents Paraguay in international football competitions such as FIFA U-17 World Cup and South American Under-17 Football Championship.-Overview:... |
Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay national under-17 football team Uruguay national U-17 football team is the representative of Uruguay within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.Uruguay has participated in 5 of 12 FIFA U-17 World Cup events.-Group C: -------------Round of 16:----... |
4–2 | Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
| 2001 details |
Peru Peru Peru Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
Group Stage | Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay national under-17 football team Paraguay national under-17 football team represents Paraguay in international football competitions such as FIFA U-17 World Cup and South American Under-17 Football Championship.-Overview:... |
Group Stage |  Venezuela Venezuela Venezuela national under-17 football team -Current squad:Squad for 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship-External links:... |
| 2003 details |
 Bolivia BoliviaBolivia Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America... |
Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
Group Stage | Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
Colombia Colombia Colombia national under-17 football team =Head coach: Ramiro Viafara- Colombia:Head coach: Eduardo Lara-Group F:----------------------------- 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship :Coach: Eduardo Lara... |
Group Stage | Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay national under-17 football team Uruguay national U-17 football team is the representative of Uruguay within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.Uruguay has participated in 5 of 12 FIFA U-17 World Cup events.-Group C: -------------Round of 16:----... |
| 2005 details |
 Venezuela VenezuelaVenezuela Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
Group Stage | Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay national under-17 football team Uruguay national U-17 football team is the representative of Uruguay within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.Uruguay has participated in 5 of 12 FIFA U-17 World Cup events.-Group C: -------------Round of 16:----... |
Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador national under-17 football team The Ecuadorian national under-17 football team represents Ecuador in international under-17 football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation.-Current squad:This is the squad called up for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.... |
Group Stage | Colombia Colombia Colombia national under-17 football team =Head coach: Ramiro Viafara- Colombia:Head coach: Eduardo Lara-Group F:----------------------------- 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship :Coach: Eduardo Lara... |
| 2007 details |
Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
Group Stage | Colombia Colombia Colombia national under-17 football team =Head coach: Ramiro Viafara- Colombia:Head coach: Eduardo Lara-Group F:----------------------------- 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship :Coach: Eduardo Lara... |
Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
Group Stage |  Peru Peru Peru national under-17 football team Despite the current failures of the senior side, the Peruvian U-17 team has given brand new stars and hopes to Peruvian fans early in the year of 2007. After their first FIFA U-17 World Cup appearance in 2005 , the youth team greatly improved in skill and determination. Their first U-17 World Cup... |
| 2009 details |
 Chile ChileChile Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
2–2 6–5 pen. |
Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay national under-17 football team Uruguay national U-17 football team is the representative of Uruguay within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.Uruguay has participated in 5 of 12 FIFA U-17 World Cup events.-Group C: -------------Round of 16:----... |
Group Stage | Colombia Colombia Colombia national under-17 football team =Head coach: Ramiro Viafara- Colombia:Head coach: Eduardo Lara-Group F:----------------------------- 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship :Coach: Eduardo Lara... |
| 2011 details 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship The 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship was the 14th U-17 tournament for national teams affiliated with CONMEBOL. It was held in Ecuador from 12 March to 9 April 2011.... |
Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil national under-17 football team -Round of 16:-----Quarterfinals:-----Semifinals:-----Bronze medal match:----- See also:* Brazil national football team* Brazil Olympic football team* Brazil national under-20 football team* South American Under-17 Football Championship... |
Group Stage | Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay national under-17 football team Uruguay national U-17 football team is the representative of Uruguay within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.Uruguay has participated in 5 of 12 FIFA U-17 World Cup events.-Group C: -------------Round of 16:----... |
Argentina Argentina Argentina national under-17 football team Argentina national U-17 football team is the representative of Argentina within all FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level.-Honours:*South American Under-17 Football Championship*Winner : 1985, 2003.... |
Group Stage | Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador national under-17 football team The Ecuadorian national under-17 football team represents Ecuador in international under-17 football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation.-Current squad:This is the squad called up for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.... |
| 2013 details |
Argentina Argentina Argentina Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires... |
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Performances by country
| Team | Titles | Runner-up | Third place | Fourth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (1988, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011) | 3 (1985, 1986, 2003) | — | 1 (1993) | |
| 2 (1985, 2003) | 5 (1988, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2009) | 4 (1991, 1993, 2007, 2011) | 2 (1986, 1999) | |
| 1 (1993) | 1 (2007) | 2 (1988, 2003) | 2 (2005, 2009) | |
| 1 (1986) | — | — | — | |
| — | 3 (1991, 2005, 2011) | 3 (1995, 1999, 2009) | 1 (2003) | |
| — | 1 (1993) | 1 (1997) | 3 (1985, 1991, 1995) | |
| — | 1 (1999) | 1 (2001) | 2 (1988, 1997) | |
| — | — | 3 (1985, 1986, 2005) | 1 (2011) | |
| — | — | — | 1 (2001) | |
| — | — | — | 1 (2007) |
Overall statistics
| Team | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 54 | 18 | 17 | 194 | 60 | 180 | ||
| 2 | 79 | 46 | 20 | 13 | 155 | 67 | 158 | ||
| 3 | 62 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 94 | 69 | 99 | ||
| 4 | 58 | 27 | 10 | 21 | 109 | 68 | 91 | ||
| 5 | 60 | 17 | 16 | 27 | 95 | 103 | −8 | 67 | |
| 6 | 51 | 17 | 10 | 24 | 71 | 90 | −19 | 61 | |
| 7 | 52 | 15 | 12 | 25 | 73 | 88 | −15 | 57 | |
| 8 | 52 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 58 | 89 | −31 | 51 | |
| 9 | 51 | 10 | 9 | 32 | 54 | 152 | −98 | 39 | |
| 10 | 53 | 7 | 9 | 37 | 41 | 142 | −101 | 30 |