Doha, Qatar: The draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, in Doha. The tournament will run from November 3 to 27, featuring 48 teams for the first time in the event's history.
Qatar has been granted hosting rights for five consecutive editions of the U-17 World Cup, starting in 2025, with the new expanded format marking a historic first across all FIFA tournaments.
The upcoming tournament will include 104 matches over 25 days. All games will be played at eight stadiums within the Aspire Academy, with the final taking place at Khalifa International Stadium.
Under the tournament format, the 48 qualified teams will be divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams will advance to the Round of 32. The knockout stages will move from the Round of 32 to the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and conclude with the final match on November 27.