2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup
| كأس العالم تحت 17 سنة لكرة القدم 2013 | |
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2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup logo
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| Tournament details | |
| Host country | United Arab Emirates |
| Dates | 17 October – 8 November |
| Teams | 24 (from 6 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in 6 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 Nigeria (4th title)
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| Runners-up |
 Mexico
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| Third place |
 Sweden
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| Fourth place |
 Argentina
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| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 52 |
| Goals scored | 172 (3.31 per match) |
| Attendance | 318,108 (6,117 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |
Valmir Berisha (7 goals)
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| Best player |
Kelechi Iheanacho
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| Best goalkeeper |
Dele Alampasu |
The 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the fifteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The tournament was held in the United Arab Emirates between 17 October and 8 November.Nigeria won the tournament after defeating Mexico 3–0 in the final, claiming the country's fourth title. Sweden won the bronze with a 4–1 victory over Argentina in the third-place play-off match.
There were two official bids:
In June 2012, FIFA selected the Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium in Al Ain, the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Al-Rashid Stadium in Dubai, the Emirates Club Stadium in Ras al-Khaimah and the Fujairah Club Stadium in the state of Fujairah as venues. The use of Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah was initially proposed, and finally selected as a venue, in September 2012.Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium replaced Al Nahyan Stadium of Abu Dhabi and will host the final.
In addition to host nation United Arab Emirates, 23 nations qualified from six separate continental competitions.
Teams must name a 21-man squad (three of whom must be goalkeepers) by the FIFA deadline.
The final draw was held on 26 August in Abu Dhabi at the Bab Al Bahr Hotel at 19:00 (local time).
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