The FIFA U17 World Cup kicks into action today as four matches go live in the biggest U17 event in the world. India is primed to host a spectacle and there is history to be made as the Colts take to the pitch later today in their opener against the USA.While this is India's first ever entry into a FIFA event of any age denomination, the spirits are high in the cricket-crazy country that also has its fair share of football fanatics. Football is the buzzword across the country, and eminent personalities have come together to motivate the 21 players who will proudly wear the Indian blue at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium today.From cricketers to celebrities, almost the entire nation has come together to wish the Indian U17 players luck ahead of what will be a colossal moment in Indian football today. Here are the best bits: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, 2017India at #FIFAU17WC is like a baby learning to walk. Will stumble & fall but will run in future only if we hold its hands now. Needs support— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 6, 2017My 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, 2017Sending my best wishes to Team India! We are all rooting for you, make us proud ?? @IndianFootball #BackTheBlue #FIFAU17WC pic.twitter.com/5zd1cweR7x— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 5, 2017Good Luck boys, make us proud! ? #BackTheBlue #FifaU17WC @indianfootball pic.twitter.com/RlqdgN0w7n— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 2, 2017Stand tall for the u17 @IndianFootball team ? Show your support and #BackTheBlue with this fantastic merchandise: https://t.co/SVkmGAFL4H ? pic.twitter.com/hyTnatQYYw— Gurpreet Singh (@GurpreetGK) October 5, 2017Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence wins championships- my best wishes to team #India for the U-17 #FIFA World Cup ??— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) October 5, 2017Wishing the @IndianFootball team the best for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Quite a way to support the boys: https://t.co/aKrX06jzzi pic.twitter.com/g3yNSGY9sy— Eugeneson Lyngdoh (@eugeneson10) October 5, 2017Wishing the @IndianFootball team all the best for the upcoming #FIFAU17WC. #BackTheBlue ???? pic.twitter.com/fl52NsN5CM— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 5, 2017A 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, 2017Best 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, 2017Good luck @IndianFootball Team for their #FIFAU17 World Cup journey ..wishes from the @TheHockeyIndia Family @FIFAcom @FIH_Hockey pic.twitter.com/GVLpWs9x6d— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) October 6, 2017It’s time , Good luck @IndianFootball #U17 . We all are with you . Make this count . #BackTheBlue #ChakDePhatte #BoleTohIndia pic.twitter.com/TwHqgTQ1TL— Balwant Singh (@Balwant_Singh17) October 6, 2017Wishing 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?????? ?????????? ?? ???? ???? ???? ???? ?? ??????????? ?? @Ra_THORe ?? ??????????? @IndiaSports ?? ?? ?? ???? ????? ?? ???? ????? ?????? https://t.co/2UFa1i60bZ— Manoj Kumar ?? (@BoxerManojkr) October 6, 2017Happy India is hosting FIFA U-17 World Cup beginning today. Good luck to all the teams, with an extra slice for our boys! #PresidentKovind— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 6, 2017Wishing 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, 2017All the best Team India! ???#indianfootballteam #u17boys #allthebest #fifaworldcup #backtheblue #aizawlfc #INDvUSA pic.twitter.com/YxrEZlbtDH— Aizawl Football Club (@AizawlFC) October 6, 2017Finally, the World Cup is here. Good luck boys! pic.twitter.com/UGyir17ei9— Bhaichung Bhutia (@bhaichung15) October 6, 2017