FIFA Under 17 World Cup 2017 Stadiums: From Jawaharlal Nehru to DY Patil Stadium; here is a look at all 6 venues

FIFA Under 17 World Cup 2017 Stadiums: The stage is set for the biggest football tournament in India's history. The opening matches of FIFA Under 17 World cup will be played in Mumbai and Delhi this evening. The tournament's significance for the country will go beyond the results that will come on the field. Hosting the first FIFA World Cup ever, India would be home to the prodigal talent-in-the-making across the globe, that will make international football on display fascinating and exhilarating in equal measure, this month. As the nation prepares for the football festival, here is a look at FIFA Under 17 World Cup 2017 Stadiums: (Image caption: FIFA)

Dr DY Patil Sports Stadium, Navi Mumbai Inaugurated on 4th March 2008, the stadium has a capacity of 51,000 spectators. It has world-class facilities and was designed by Hafeez Contractor, one of India's premier architects. It is the only stadium in India to host both Indian Premier League (cricket) as well as Indian Super League (2014) final. (Image caption: FIFA)

Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium (JNI), Kochi Locally known as 'Kaloor stadium', this multipurpose stadium was built in 1996 and has a capacity of 55,000. (Image caption: FIFA)

Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati With a capacity of 30,000 spectators, the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is the home ground of the Hero Indian Super League's NorthEast United FC, which accurate to its name, represents the north-east region of the nation. (Image caption: FIFA)

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLNS), New Delhi Its one of the three FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 stadiums to be named after India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. This stadium has a capacity of 58,000 spectators and was renovated completely for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. (Image caption: FIFA)

Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata Named after India's most influential philosopher, Swami Vivekananda can host 85,000 spectators at a time. Before it's 2011 renovation, however, it had a seating capacity of 120,000 and was the second largest football stadium in the world. (Image caption: FIFA)

PJN Fatorda Stadium, Goa With a capacity of 19,000 people, this beautiful stadium is the home of FC Goa (ISL), Dempo SC, Salgaocar SC, and Sporting Clube de Goa (all I-League clubs). It was also the main venue for the AFC U-16 Championship played in India during September-October 2016, which also served as Asian qualifiers for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017. (Image caption: FIFA)