Nickname(s) |
La mini H Sub'17 |
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Association | FENAFUTH |
Confederation | CONCACAF |
Head coach | Jose Valladares |
FIFA code | HON |
First international | |
Honduras 0–4 Mexico (1986-08-26 in Trinidad & Tobago) |
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Biggest win | |
Belize 0–9 Honduras (2008-11-18 in Panama) |
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Biggest defeat | |
Honduras 0–7 United States (1988-11-14 in Trinidad & Tobago) |
The Honduras national U-17 football team represents Honduras in tournaments and friendly matches at the Under-17 level. They have qualified for three FIFA U-17 World Cups, with their best performance being in 2013 where they reached the Quarter-finals. They have also qualified for the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.
The 2007 FIFA Under 17 World Cup was the debut tournament for the mini H. In their first game against Spain, Christian Martínez and Roger Rojas managed to score two goals. Despite the team's effort they lost 4-2 and went on to face Argentina, which had surprisingly drawn against Syria. The mini H lost 4-1 with captain, Johnny Leveron, scoring the only and final goal of the tournament by means of a penalty kick. The final game, to complete their World Cup journey, was a defeat 2-0 at hands of Syria.
The Honduran youngsters finished in last place of Group A, losing close games to Argentina and Nigeria 0–1 each, and losing 1–3 to Germany. Anthony Lozano scored the lone goal.
Head coach: José Valladares