Doha: The Junior Stallions of Burkina Faso were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Team USA on Wednesday evening at Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar. This match marked their first outing in Group I of the Qatar 2025 World Cup for their category.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Burkina Faso U17 team managed to maintain a goalless draw in the first half. However, they conceded a goal in the 79th minute. An American cross from the left wing bypassed the Burkina Faso defense, allowing striker Sullivan to score.

Meanwhile, the Czech Republic secured a dominant victory over Tajikistan with a scoreline of 6-1. This result places the Czech Republic at the top of Group I with 3 points and a goal difference of +5. The United States follows with 3 points and a goal difference of +1. Burkina Faso and Tajikistan both remain without points, with goal differences of -1 and -5, respectively.

Burkina Faso is scheduled to face the Czech Republic on November 8 and Tajikistan on November 11 in Group I. The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is being held from November 3 to 27 in Doha.