Scarce runner-up medal issued to Brazil at the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship held in Qatar from April 13 to 28, 1995. 56 gm, 51 mm. The front depicts the Coca-Cola Cup in relief with raised text, "Qatar, 1995"; and the reverse shows the FIFA logo above raised lettering: "FIFA Coca-Cola Cup World Youth Championship." The medal includes its original clasp and off-white ribbon. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Marcos Moura Teixeira, a former technical coordinator for the Brazilian National Soccer Team, who affirms that the medal derives from his personal collection. After going 2-0-1 in group play, Brazil ousted Japan and Portugal in the knockout stages before falling to Argentina in the final, 2-0.
