The French U17 team has a meeting with its history. This Tuesday at 1 p.m., the Bleuets challenge Mali in the semi-final of the World Cup at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta (Indonesia). After a controlled group phase, Jean-Luc Vanucchi’s protégés eliminated Senegal in the round of 16 (0-0, 5-3 tab) then Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals (1-0). They now have the opportunity to reach the final, against Argentina or Germany, for the first time since 2001.
To do this, it will be necessary to eliminate Mali, “an athletic, powerful, fast team” according to Vanucchi. Fallers of Mexico (5-0) then Morocco (1-0) in the final phase, the Malians look formidable. This semi-final of the French team can therefore be followed this Tuesday, November 28 from 1 p.m. live on the L’Équipe channel.
SEE ALSO – The French U17 team in training on the eve of its World Cup semi-final against Mali