The 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, the eleventh edition of the tournament, was held in the cities of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Iquitos in Peru from 16 September to 2 October 2005. Players born after 1 January 1988 could participate in this tournament. Mexico beat favorites Brazil 3–0 in the final, winning its first U-17 Championship title.

Venues

Teams

Squads

For a list of the squads see 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship squads

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Knockout stages

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Playoff for 3rd place

Final

Winner

Awards

Goalscorers

Carlos Vela of Mexico won the Golden Shoe award for scoring five goals.

Final ranking