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What Is Spanish Footballer Ferran Torres's Connection to India?: The final match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 was defined by Spanish star footballer Ferran Torres. His solitary winning goal, scored against Argentina during extra time, crowned Spain as world champions. Coming onto the pitch as a substitute in the 62nd minute, Torres changed the tempo of the game and scored a goal that would become one of the most memorable in the nation's history.
But did you know that this global star shares a very special and long-standing bond with India? Let us explore this unique connection Ferran Torres has with the country.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Ferran Torres's First Major Career Milestone in India
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Few people are aware that Ferran Torres played the very first major tournament of his international career on Indian soil.
This dates back to 2017, when India hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time. A then-17-year-old Ferran Torres traveled to India as part of the Spanish Under-17 squad. Although he was not yet globally renowned at the time, he was considered a rising star in Spain.
The Spanish team finished as runners-up (winning the silver medal) at that Under-17 World Cup held in India, a tournament in which Torres delivered a brilliant performance, recording two goals and two assists.
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Playing in Kochi and Kolkata: Historic Indian Stadiums
During his tour of India, Ferran Torres had the opportunity to play at two of the country's most historic and largest football stadiums:
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi)
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan / Salt Lake Stadium (Kolkata)
Playing amidst packed Indian stadiums and enthusiastic fans remains one of the finest and most memorable experiences of Ferran Torres's career.
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