FIFA U-17 World Cup: Sports Minister holds final inspection at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

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New Delhi: Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Thursday conducted a final inspection of security arrangements at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) stadium here, ahead of the inaugural FIFA U-17 World Cup fixtures from Friday.

"Final inspection of Security Arrangements at JLN Stadium for #FIFAU17WC starting tomorow," Rathore tweeted.

Colombia will take on Ghana in the first match at the JLN stadium here at 5 p.m. on Friday. Hosts India will make their football World Cup debut later against the USA at 8 p.m. 

The FIFA U-17 World Cup is slated from October 6 to 28 across six different venues in India.