U17 World Cup: Tunisia set for round of 32 clash against Austria

Tunisia’s under-17 national team will face a formidable test in the round of 32 at the FIFA U17 World Cup when they come up against an in-form Austrian side.

Austria advanced to the knockout stage as winners of Group L, following a flawless run that included victories over Saudi Arabia (1-0), Mali (3-0), and New Zealand (4-1).

Their dominance throughout the group stage underlined their status as one of the most balanced teams in the tournament, combining defensive resilience with clinical attacking play.

Tunisia, meanwhile, will be looking to defy the odds and continue their World Cup journey.

The young Carthage Eagles have shown flashes of quality in the group phase, but they will need to produce their best performance yet to overcome an Austrian team brimming with confidence.

The clash is part of a packed Round of 32 schedule set for Friday, 14 November, which features several high-profile fixtures between some of the tournament’s strongest sides.

The knockout phase will see the start of direct elimination matches, adding an extra layer of pressure for the young players competing on the global stage.

Below is the full list of round of 32 fixtures:

• Austria vs Tunisia
• United States vs Morocco
• Switzerland vs Egypt
• Senegal vs Uganda
• Zambia vs Mali
• Germany vs Burkina Faso
• Japan vs South Africa
• Venezuela vs North Korea
• Ireland vs Canada
• Brazil vs Paraguay
• Croatia vs Uzbekistan
• Italy vs Czech Republic
• France vs Colombia
• Argentina vs Mexico
• South Korea vs England
• Portugal vs Belgium

The knockout stage promises to deliver some captivating matchups, with several all-African and Europe-Africa encounters adding to the intrigue.

Teams such as Senegal, Egypt, and Mali have impressed during the group stage and will look to continue Africa’s strong showing in the competition.

For Tunisia, the meeting with Austria represents both a challenge and an opportunity—a chance to demonstrate their growth, resilience, and tactical maturity against one of Europe’s most efficient youth teams.

The match is expected to attract significant attention across North Africa, as fans rally behind Tunisia’s young talents hoping to make history at this year’s U17 World Cup.