Chapter 71: U-17 World Cup

After the award ceremony, Matthew's focus shifted to the upcoming 2023 U-17 World Cup hosted in Indonesia. He had been selected to represent his country, and he was determined to make a impact on the global stage.

As the team gathered for training camp, Matthew was excited to meet his new teammates and coaches. They were a talented group, and Matthew knew they had a good chance of making a deep run in the tournament.

The team's first game was against a tough opponent, but Matthew was confident. He started the game strongly, using his speed and skill to create scoring opportunities. In the 25th minute, he scored his first goal of the tournament, a beautiful strike from outside the box.

The team won their first game 2-1, and Matthew was named Man of the Match. He continued to impress in the next two group stage games, scoring two more goals and helping his team advance to the knockout rounds.