Competition in Group E of the 2023 U-17 World Cup is intensifying after France narrowly defeated South Korea 1-0 in their second match at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) on Wednesday evening, November 15, 2023, WIB (Western Indonesian Time).
Les Bleus' lone goal in last night's match was scored by Mathis Amougou in the second minute.
The victory over South Korea solidified France's position at the top of Group E with six points from two matches.
In a previous Group E match, the United States beat Burkina Faso 2-1 at the JIS on Wednesday afternoon, November 15, 2023, WIB.
The United States' two winning goals were scored by Keyrol Figueroa (45') and Nimfasha Berchimas (45+6'). Jack Pantoulou Diarra scored for Burkina Faso late in the second half (89').
The victory over Burkina Faso put the United States in second place in Group E with six points from two matches.
Despite having the same number of points, Les Bleus are ahead of The Yanks due to a better goal difference.
South Korea is in third place in Group E with zero points from two matches. Burkina Faso is in last place with the same points as the Taeguk Warriors.
South Korea's ranking is higher than Burkina Faso's due to a better goal difference.
Here is the Group E U-17 World Cup standings as of November 15, 2023:
* France: 6 points
* United States: 6 points
* South Korea: 0 points
* Burkina Faso: 0 points
The group stage of the 2023 U-17 World Cup in Indonesia has one match remaining. However, six teams have already secured their place in the Round of 16 after all the second-round group matches concluded on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
These teams include Spain, England, Senegal, France, the United States, and Germany. They have each accumulated two wins from their two matches in the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia.
Each of these six teams has a total of six points and one final group stage match remaining. This point total is more than enough to secure at least second place in their respective groups.