Peter Jackson Boulder, Colo. What are the dates and sites for the U-17 World Cup in New Zealand? Mike Woitalla: Peter, the biennial tournament kicks off Nov. 10. In fact, the promising U.S. squad plays in the opener against host New Zealand in Auckland. The final takes place Nov. 27 in Auckland. The Americans have also drawn Uruguay (Nov. 13) and Poland (Nov.16). All three U.S. matches are in Auckland. The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the quarterfinals to be played Nov. 20-21. The semifinals will be played Nov. 24 and the final is set for Nov. 27 in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand ’99 Groupings

Group A — New Zealand, USA, Uruguay, Poland (in Auckland). Group B — Ghana, Spain, Mexico, Thailand (in Napier). Group C — Brazil, Australia, Mali, Germany (in Christchurch). Group D — Jamaica, Burkina Faso, Paraguay, Qatar (in Dunedin).