By SCM Sports Writer in Qatar
ASPIRE ZONE, Qatar – The FIFA Under-17 World Cup saw a staggering exhibition of German firepower tonight, as the young Mannschaft dismantled debutants El Salvador with a ruthless 7-0 victory in their final Group G encounter.
The result, though expected, sends a loud statement to the rest of the tournament: Germany are here to win it.
While the scoreline grabbed the headlines, the unique backdrop of the Aspire Zone – Pitch 5 was also a key talking point.
Unlike the gargantuan stadiums of the main World Cup, this match took place on one of the purpose-built, high-quality training pitches within Qatar’s sprawling Aspire Zone sports complex.
It was on this smaller, more intimate stage—often used for elite training—that Germany delivered a massive performance.
The pristine pitch conditions allowed the European side’s quick, intricate passing game to flourish, turning the meticulously maintained turf into a canvas for total football dominance.
For the young players of El Salvador, who are experiencing their first-ever U-17 World Cup, the Aspire Zone setting felt less like a global tournament stage and more like an unforgiving training ground where they were given a harsh lesson by their superior opponents.
The German teens, reigning champions from the previous European U-17 Championship, were relentless from the whistle.
Their attack flowed beautifully, with goals coming from a variety of sources, showcasing their depth and technical superiority. El Salvador, despite a brave start, struggled to cope with the pace and clinical finishing, conceding three goals before the half-time break and four more in a one-sided second half.
The seven-goal haul ensures Germany top Group G and march into the knockout stages with maximum points and a massive goal difference, underlining their status as one of the tournament favourites.
