Switzerland U17will faceIreland U17 on Tuesday in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, held at Aspire Zone – Pitch 1 in Doha, Qatar.
Switzerland enter the match as group winners after an undefeated group stage where they showcased solid defense and a potent attack led by standout players like Mladen Mijajlovic. Ireland reached this stage after advancing from the group with competitive performances.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Switzerland U17 vs Ireland U17 online – TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on Telemundo in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
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Switzerland U17 vs Ireland U17 kick-off time
The match will be played at Aspire Zone – Pitch 1 in Doha, with kick-off at 9.45 am ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squadsSwitzerland U17 team news
Switzerland’s coach, Luigi Pisino, has a motivated and well-prepared squad following a dominant group stage performance with two wins and a draw. Their defense has been particularly impressive, conceding very few goals, and they have a balanced attack capable of unlocking defenses.
Goalkeeper Theodore Pizarro is injured and will miss the match, with the coach yet to decide on a replacement, but no other major player absences threaten team strength.
Ireland U17 team news
Ireland U17 face this knockout match with some key absences. Striker Evan Ferguson remains sidelined due to injury, which hampers their goal-scoring options, and midfielders Sammie Szmodics and Jayson Molumby are doubtful due to fitness issues.
Despite this, Ireland has a resilient squad with good depth in midfield and defense, capable of playing organized football and looking to frustrate Switzerland while seeking chances on the counter.
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