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3 – 27 November 2025

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™

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.

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.

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:

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 Qatar | Tickets & Information

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.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 Qatar | Tickets & Information

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.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 Qatar | Tickets & Information

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™.

Get the most from your FIFA experience

Book your stay right near the football action and explore attractions in and around Aspire Zone.

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