1977 FIFA World Youth Championship
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The 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship was the inaugural staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship, hosted by Tunisia from 27 June to 10 July 1977, in three venues — Tunis, Sousse and Sfax. The 28 matches played were the smallest number in tournament history. The USSR U20, defeated Mexico U20 in a penalty shootout, in the final held at Tunis's Stade El Menzah.
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بطولة العالم للشباب لكرة القدم 1977 | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Tunisia |
Dates | 27 June – 10 July |
Teams | 16 (from 5 confederations) |
Venue(s) | 4 (in 3 host cities) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Soviet Union (1st title) |
Runners-up | Mexico |
Third place | Brazil |
Fourth place | Uruguay |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 28 |
Goals scored | 70 (2.5 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Guina (4 goals) |
Best player(s) | Vladimir Bessonov |
Fair play award | Brazil |
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The Tournament Committee was chaired by FIFA Vice-President Harry Cavan, who had spearheaded the creation of the World Youth Championship.