Portugal clinched their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup title after overcoming Austria in a gripping final in Doha. Anisio Cabral’s first-half goal sealed the triumph at Khalifa International Stadium, completing a remarkable 2025 double for the newly-crowned world and reigning European U-17 champions. Austria, appearing in their first World Cup final at any level, fought relentlessly in search of an equaliser and nearly found it, with Daniel Frauscher rattling the inside of the post in the closing stages.Portugal made a fast start and almost bagged an early opener when Duarte Cunha dragged a shot wide. Austria’s rapid counter-attacking has been a feature of their U-17 World Cup campaign, though, and from one such break Hasan Deshishku burst clear and forced a fine save from Romario Cunha.**media[387120]**The Portuguese would strike the first blow, with Cabral applying the finishing touch from close range after a slick team move. It was his seventh goal of the tournament – only adidas Golden Boot winner Johannes Moser scored more, with the Austria star netting eight times. The Austrians have displayed impressive powers of resilience all tournament long and refused to buckle after falling behind. Early in the second half, Deshishku was denied again by Cunha, with the goalkeeper making a sprawling save from the striker’s curling free-kick. Cunha was in fabulous form, and he athletically tipped a Ifeanyi Ndukwe header over the bar to preserve Portugal's lead. The goalkeeper was grasping at thin air when substitute Frauscher took aim on 85 minutes, but the Austrian's effort came crashing off the post. The collective relief among the Portugal players was palpable and, despite some more late pressure from their spirited opponents, they held out to secure the nation's maiden global title at U-17 level. Longoni saves bag Italy bronze Earlier, at the Aspir Zone’s Pitch No. 7, Alessandro Longoni was the shootout hero, as his pair of penalty stops ensured Italy secured bronze in the U-17 World Cup. The complexion of the game changed less than a quarter of an hour in. Vitor Fernandes was booked after just six minutes for a late clash with Antonio Arena, and he received his marching orders eight minutes later for another late and needless challenge against Leonardo Bovio. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Brazil almost took the lead when Ruan Pablo dragged a shot wide. Italy started to test their South American counterparts thereafter, with Valerio Maccaroni dancing inside and putting an effort just past the post, with Federico Steffanoni doing the same soon after. Brazil hung on in the second half and looked to have taken the lead just after the hour. Dell headed a near-post corner goalwards which Longoni did brilliantly to initially save, before Felipe Morais headed in from an offside position. Penalties would decide it. While Joao Pedro saved another spot-kick to deny Andrea Luongo, Longoni made back-to-back saves to foil Luis Pacheco and Luis Eduardo, allowing Alessio Baralla to rattle home the winning kick. Massimiliano Favo, Italy coach, was proud of his team. “We played the best football of the tournament, and I’m proud of the boys. From the point of view of controlling the game, we did something incredible. It would have been sad to leave without a medal – we’re happy. The first 48-team World Cup, being the third-best in the world and having deserved even more is very important and meaningful," Favo said. "It was nice because I was able to contribute to the team’s victory, I was able to help the team. This is what makes me most proud, besides the result we achieved. We faced a great team in the semi-final, unfortunately we took a heavy blow, but we stayed together as a group, we didn’t split up, we remained united. We struggled in this match too – it happens, it’s normal – we were up against a great team. By holding on, we managed to bring home an excellent result because we made history".Alessandro Longoni, Italy goalkeeper Award winners Golden Ball: Mateus Mide (POR)Silver Ball: Johannes Moser (AUT)Bronze Ball: Mauro Furtado (POR) Golden Boot: Johannes Moser (AUT)Silver Boot: Anisio Cabral (POR)Bronze Boot: Dell (BRA) Golden Glove: Romario Cunha (POR) FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Czech Republic