In the FIFA-Under 17 Football World Cup, Brazil takes on the host nation United Arab Emirates,UAE, while Slovakia plays against Honduras in Group-A matches in Abu Dhabi today. In Group-B, Italy will be pitted against New Zealand while Uruguay takes on African Champions Ivory Coast in Ras Al Kheimah.

In the matches held on Saturday, Nigeria routed the defending Champions Mexico 6-1 in a one sided affair in Al Ain. Nigeria’s Iheanacho slammed four goals in the match. In another game, Iran was held to 1-1 draw against Argentina. In a Group-E match in Dubai, Sweden crushed Iraq 4-1 while Canada was held to a 2-2 draw against Austria. The ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup in UAE has been full of surprises and showcased the Asian and African dominance so far.