FIFA U-17 World Cup: England face Brazil, Mali to play Spain in semi-finals

Mali vs Spain
(October 25, 8 pm, Navi Mumbai)
It will be Mali’s strength vs Spain’s skills. At a senior level, this would be a no-contest but Mali are a great threat in this age-group as they’ve shown time and again in this tournament. The African under-17 champions will have an added advantage since they are well-verse with the weather conditions in Mumbai, which will prove to be the biggest barrier for Spain. They will first have to battle the energy-sapping humidity before going toe-to-toe with the runners-up of last edition Mali. Logic says this should be Spain’s match to lose, Mali are one of the most balanced sides and will fancy their chances.