Following a thorough assessment of the pitch conditions at Guwahati's Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, which has been affected by severe rainfall over the past few days, FIFA has decided to move the venue of the semi-final between England and Brazil, which is to be played on Wednesday. The fixture has now been shifted to Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Reflecting on the decision, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) said, 'Despite the great efforts by all involved parties, including the authorities of Guwahati, to preserve the pitch, FIFA has taken this decision following consultations with both teams in order to safeguard the players' health and to ensure the best playing conditions.'

Brazil are unbeaten in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Pic/AFP