President Kovind, PM Modi lead the nation in wishing Team India luck for FIFA U-17 World Cup

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several others have extended their best wishes to Indian team ahead of their opening game against USA in the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday. President Kovind in his tweeted expressed his happiness at India hosting the FIFA World Cup. He extended his best wishes to all the teams specially our own boys. 

आज से शुरू फीफा यू-17 विश्वकप की भारत द्वारा मेजबानी पर ख़ुशी; टीमों को शुभकामना, अपने बच्चों के लिए विशेष कामना —राष्ट्रपति कोविन्द

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 6, 2017

PM Modi, who will watch the team in action on Friday, tweeted, 'A warm welcome and best wishes to all teams taking part in the @FIFAcom. I am sure #FIFAU17WC will be a treat for football lovers.'

A warm welcome and best wishes to all teams taking part in the @FIFAcom. I am sure #FIFAU17WC will be a treat for football lovers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 6, 2017

Former sports minister Vijay Goel also took to twitter to extend his wishes.

Wishing the @IndianFootball U17 team all the very best for the #FIFAU17WC! I am sure you will mesmerise all with your skills & team spirit.

— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) October 6, 2017

India's former football captain tweeted a special message to the boys with his family.

Finally, the World Cup is here. Good luck boys! pic.twitter.com/UGyir17ei9

— Bhaichung Bhutia (@bhaichung15) October 6, 2017

India's senior football players Sunil Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan also tweeted their supports and best wishes.

The skipper speaks for all of us at @bengalurufc in this message to the @IndianFootball U17s ahead of their big day. #FIFAU17WC #India2017 pic.twitter.com/0soZnj9GLi

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 5, 2017

We are all supporting you, 'Mr. Dependable' @SandeshJhingan tells the U17 WC Team. #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC pic.twitter.com/3pk0UcjJbY

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) October 5, 2017

Sachin Tendulkar and other cricketers also joined in wishing the Indian team the best of luck.

My best wishes to the @IndianFootball U-17 team for the World Cup! Enjoy your game & chase your dreams because dreams do come true! @FIFAcom pic.twitter.com/lrqgX1olD5

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 5, 2017

Best wishes to @IndianFootball for organising & participating in #FIFAU17WC for the first time. May u give your best on & off-field@FIFAcom

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 6, 2017

Wishing the @IndianFootball team all the very best for the #FIFAU17WC .As hosts ,the whole country is going to cheer for you .

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 6, 2017

Hi frnds.Hope u al doin wel?Just wanted 2 wish our under17 INDIA footballteam al d best 4 their match 2nite #Backdblues#under17worldcup

— Manoj Tiwary (@tiwarymanoj) October 6, 2017

India will play USA in their first match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.