Germany’s under-17 team will face Burkina Faso on Saturday, November 15, at Pitch 2 in Doha’s Aspire Zone, with kick-off scheduled for 2:45 PM GMT.
The highly anticipated clash, broadcast live on FIFA+, promises to deliver one of the most exciting encounters of the tournament as both sides battle for a spot in the round of 16.
The two nations have crossed paths only once before at the 2021 FIFA U17 World Cup, where Germany secured a convincing 3-0 win. This time, Burkina Faso seeks revenge and aims to rewrite history against the defending champions.
Germany entered the knockout stage after an inconsistent group performance. Marc-Patrick Meister’s side opened with a 1-1 draw against Colombia and repeated the same scoreline against North Korea.
The young Mannschaft then exploded in form, overpowering El Salvador 7-0 to finish top of Group G with five points and a goal difference of +7.
Their attack looked sharp, and their confidence now matches their ambition to defend their title.
Burkina Faso, led by coach Oscar Barro, also demonstrated resilience throughout the group stage.
The Stallions began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 loss to the United States but rebounded with victories over the Czech Republic (2-1) and Tajikistan (2-0).
Their six points earned them second place in the group, only behind the Americans.
Saturday’s encounter carries immense stakes for both teams. Germany seeks to reaffirm its dominance and maintain its championship momentum, while Burkina Faso looks to achieve a historic milestone by reaching the round of 16 for only the third time after 2001 and 2009. T
he match not only offers tactical intrigue but also emotional significance, as the Stallions chase redemption against the reigning world champions.
