The FIFA U-17 World Championship 1997, the seventh edition of the tournament, was held in the cities of Cairo, Ismailia, Alexandria, and Port Said in Egypt from 4 to 21 September 1997. Players born after 1 January 1980 could participate in this tournament.

Venues

Teams

Squads

Matches

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Knockout stage

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Playoff for 3rd place

Final

Result

Goalscorers

David of Spain won the Golden Shoe award for scoring seven goals. In total, 117 goals were scored by 73 different players, with only one of them credited as own goal.

Final ranking