FIFA U-17 World Cup: 5 worst performances by host nations in the history of the U-17 World Cup

#4 Peru- 2005

Mexico won the tournament in 2005 and hosts Peru could only manage a point

Peru qualified for their maiden U-17 World Cup in 2005 as the hosts of the tournament. It was also their maiden FIFA tournament since the 1982 World Cup. The Peruvians were in a group with two-time winners Ghana, China, and Costa Rica.

Peru began their tournament opener against Ghana well by taking an early lead courtesy a Daniel Chavez spot kick. However, an own goal from keeper Miguel Cardenas denied them a glorious win. This was to be their only point of the championship as they went on to lose against China and Costa Rica 1-0 and 2-0 respectively.

The Jotitas eventually ended their group in last place which remains the worst performance by a South American host at the U-17 World Cup.