Portugal vs Austria meet in a historic showdown on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Final, marking a first-ever World Cup final appearance for both nations at this level.
The reigning UEFA European U-17 champions Portugal edged past four-time champions Brazil on penalties (6-5) in a thrilling semifinal, while Austria made history by becoming the first Austrian team at any level to reach a FIFA World Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over Italy, courtesy of tournament top-scorer Johannes Moser’s double.
This final promises to be an enthralling encounter between two exceptional youth sides who have illuminated the tournament with their attacking prowess and tactical maturity.
Portugal vs Austria Match Information, Prediction, H2H and Where to Watch
Match Info
Match Details: Portugal faces Austria in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Final at Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 17:00 GMT (5:00 PM local time / 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST). This is the 20th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup and the first to be held annually in Qatar, with the tournament expanded to 48 teams.
Portugal’s Journey:
The Seleção Quinas have been exceptional throughout the tournament, demonstrating why they entered as reigning European U-17 champions.
After a 1-2 loss to Japan in the group stage, Portugal bounced back with an impressive knockout run—beating Belgium 2-1 in the Round of 32, thrashing Mexico 5-0 in the Round of 16, dispatching Switzerland 2-0 in the quarterfinals, and edging past Brazil 6-5 on penalties after a goalless semifinal.
Coach Bino Maçães has built a well-balanced squad with multiple goal threats, led by striker Anísio Cabral (6 goals) and defender José Neto (4 goals).
Austria’s Historic Campaign:
Das Team have written football history by becoming the first Austrian national team at any level—men’s or women’s—to reach a FIFA World Cup final. Austria’s run has been nothing short of remarkable: winning all seven matches with only one goal conceded throughout the entire tournament.
They breezed past Tunisia (2-0), England (4-0), and Japan (1-0) before Johannes Moser’s double secured a dominant 2-0 semifinal victory over Italy. Moser leads the tournament scoring charts with 8 goals and is just 2 goals away from equalling the all-time single-tournament record of 10 goals.
Portugal Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil (SF) | 0-0 (6-5 PEN) | W | U-17 World Cup SF | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Switzerland (QF) | 2-0 | W | U-17 World Cup QF | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Mexico (R16) | 5-0 | W | U-17 World Cup R16 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Belgium (R32) | 2-1 | W | U-17 World Cup R32 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Japan (GS) | 1-2 | L | U-17 World Cup GS | Nov 9, 2025 |
Austria Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy (SF) | 2-0 | W | U-17 World Cup SF | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Japan (QF) | 1-0 | W | U-17 World Cup QF | Nov 21, 2025 |
| England (R16) | 4-0 | W | U-17 World Cup R16 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Tunisia (R32) | 2-0 | W | U-17 World Cup R32 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Croatia (GS) | 2-1 | W | U-17 World Cup GS | Nov 11, 2025 |
Head to Head – Portugal vs Austria
Portugal and Austria have limited head-to-head history at the U-17 level, with Portugal holding a slight edge in their most recent competitive encounters.
The teams drew 0-0 in a friendly match on October 22, 2025, suggesting this final could be a tight, evenly-contested affair.
Portugal’s overall record against Austria in youth competitions shows a stronger performance, but Austria’s remarkable tournament form suggests past results may not be relevant.
| Played | Portugal Wins | Draws | Austria Wins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For | 1 | 0 | ||
| Goals Against | 0 | 1 |
Current Team News
Portugal Team News: Coach Bino Maçães faces potential injury concerns after midfielder Duarte Cunha and defender Rafael Quintas were substituted during the Brazil semifinal. However, Cunha appeared to avoid serious injury and may be available for the final.
Portugal’s attacking depth means they can cope with absences, with creative talents like Zeega (Martim Guedes), Miguel Figueiredo, and Mateus Mide all capable of stepping up. Goalkeeper Romário Cunha has been solid throughout, keeping Portugal organized defensively despite facing quality opposition.
Austria Team News: Austria arrive at full strength after their comfortable 2-0 semifinal victory over Italy. The squad is centered around Johannes Moser, the tournament’s top scorer with 8 goals who has been virtually unplayable in the knockout rounds.
Goalkeeper Daniel Posch has been exceptional, keeping clean sheets and making crucial saves throughout the tournament. Supporting cast includes Hasan Deshishku (4 goals), Nicolas Jozepovic (2 goals), and creative midfielder Jakob Werner (3 assists).
Current Possible Starting Lineups of Portugal vs Austria
Portugal Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Romário Cunha; Daniel Banjaqui, Martim Chelmik, Mauro Furtado, José Neto; Rafael Quintas, Bernardo Lima; Stevan Manuel, Zeega, Duarte Cunha; Anísio Cabral
Austria Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Daniel Posch; Rafael Feldinger, Vasilije Markovic, Jakob Pokorny, Florian Hofmann; Jakob Werner, Luca Weinhandl, Daniel Frauscher; Nicolas Jozepovic, Hasan Deshishku, Johannes Moser
Key Players
Portugal Key Players:
- Anísio Cabral: Leading Portugal’s scoring charts with 6 goals, the clinical striker has been decisive in knockout matches
- José Neto: Remarkable defender who has contributed 4 goals and 2 assists, providing attacking threat from set pieces
- Mateus Mide: Creative forward with 4 goals and 2 assists, capable of changing games with his technical quality
- Zeega (Martim Guedes): Dynamic midfielder with 2 goals and crucial assists throughout the tournament
- Romário Cunha: Goalkeeper who delivered penalty shootout heroics against Brazil[6][12]
Austria Key Players:
- Johannes Moser: Tournament top scorer with 8 goals, just 2 short of the all-time single-tournament record
- Hasan Deshishku: Forward with 4 goals providing secondary attacking threat alongside Moser
- Nicolas Jozepovic: Forward with 2 goals contributing to Austria’s attacking depth
- Jakob Werner: Creative midfielder with 3 assists orchestrating Austria’s attacking play
- Daniel Posch: Exceptional goalkeeper maintaining Austria’s incredible defensive record of just 1 goal conceded
Match Prediction
This final represents a fascinating tactical clash between two exceptional youth sides with contrasting strengths.
Portugal showcase impressive depth with multiple scoring options across their squad (Cabral 6, Neto 4, Mide 4), while Austria feature the tournament’s deadliest striker in Moser (8 goals) and a rock-solid defense that has conceded just once in seven matches.
Austria’s defensive record is extraordinary, as they conceded just once across the entire tournament, demonstrating exceptional organisation and resilience.
However, they haven’t faced an attack as versatile as Portugal’s, with goals coming from forwards, midfielders, and even defenders. Portugal’s European championship pedigree and penalty shootout experience against Brazil provides crucial mental strength.
Tournament Top Scorers:
| Player | Team | Goals | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannes Moser | Austria | 8 | Attacking Midfielder |
| Anísio Cabral | Portugal | 6 | Forward |
| José Neto | Portugal | 4 | Defender |
| Mateus Mide | Portugal | 4 | Forward |
| Hasan Deshishku | Austria | 4 | Forward |
The key battle will be whether Portugal can break down Austria’s formidable defense while containing Moser’s goal-scoring threat. Set pieces could prove decisive, with both teams possessing aerial threats and quality delivery.
- Predicted Score: Portugal 2-1 Austria (Portugal’s attacking depth proves decisive)
This historic final promises drama, quality, and potentially extra time or penalties between two nations making their first-ever U-17 World Cup final appearances.
Where to Watch Portugal vs Austria in the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and More
United States:
- TV: FS2, FOX Deportes
- Streaming: Fubo, FIFA+
- Time: 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST (November 27, 2025)
Canada:
- Streaming: FIFA+
- Time: 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST
United Kingdom and Europe:
- Streaming: FIFA+, beIN Sports
- Time: 5:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM CET (November 27, 2025)
Australia:
- Streaming: FIFA+
- Time: November 28, 2025 (Australian time zone)
Global Viewing: The final will be broadcast globally on FIFA+ and beIN Sports across multiple regions. Check FIFA.com for your country’s specific broadcast partners.
