The FIFA U-17 World Championship 2001, the ninth edition of the tournament, was held from 13 to 30 September 2001 in the cities of Trinidad and Tobago; in Port of Spain, Malabar in Arima, Marabella in San Fernando, Couva, and Bacolet in Scarborough.

Players born after 1 January 1984 could participate in this tournament.

The official mascot of this FIFA U-17 World Championship, Trinidad & Tobago 2001, was BEATS, the humming bird.

Its outfit is the same as the home national team, red shirt, black short and red socks.

Florent Sinama Pongolle of France won the Golden Shoe award for scoring nine goals.