For the first time, Qatar will host the 20th FIFA U-17 World Cup™. Over 25 days, enjoy world-class football, buzzing fan zones, and Qatar’s signature hospitality.
3 – 27 November 2025
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3 – 27 November 2025
Youth football makes history in Qatar
Qatar is set to host this landmark youth football tournament for the next five years (2025–2029). For the first time ever, 48 teams will battle it out in 104 matches at Aspire Zone, with the grand finale taking place at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium.
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Defending champions
Germany won 2023 final
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Bigger than ever
48 teams competing
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Annual in Qatar
2025–2029.
Key teams & match dates
See when your favorite teams play and how this year’s tournament is set up.
Match dates
As hosts, Qatar secured automatic entry into the tournament upon being awarded hosting rights. Here are the key dates for each round of the tournament:
Groups
A total of 48 teams will play 104 matches during the tournament. They have been divided into 12 groups:
Feel the football fever
Experience the tournament’s biggest edition yet — the stage where legends like Figo, Totti, Ronaldinho, Xavi, Neymar, and Foden first rose to fame.
About Aspire Zone Foundation
Aspire Zone, Qatar’s hub of sporting excellence, offers world-class venues, a leading sports hospital, elite training, and performance science. For the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025™, it will host matches on eight state-of-the-art pitches.
About Khalifa International Stadium
Khalifa International Stadium has been Qatar's premier football venue since its inauguration in the 70s. It has hosted some of the most crucial matches of the AFC, FIFA Arab Cup™ and the FIFA World Cup 2022™.
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