India, June 7 -- Following an impressive campaign at the South American U-17 Championship, Brazil will now gear up for the World Cup, scheduled for November-December this year. The Brazil U17 team are set to take on the USA in back-to-back international friendlies on home soil, with the first game on Sunday, June 7. Brazil, who finished third in the South American U17 championship, will be high on confidence, with some of their players enjoying the form of their lives.

Brazil captain Eduardo Pape deserved special mention after his commendable show at the continental event, where he also finished as the top scorer. Pepe will be keen to continue the momentum against the USA U17 when the first friendly kicks off at the Arena das Dunas, Nata...