Doha: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has
expressed confidence in Qatar's preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar
2026, assuring participating teams and supporters that Doha is safe and
welcoming. As the countdown to the tournament gathers pace, Infantino visited
the Competition Complex at Aspire Zone to inspect the facilities and assess
Qatar's readiness to host the youth competition.
This year's edition is the second of five
consecutive tournaments Qatar will host through 2029, with 48 teams competing
in 104 matches from November 19 to December 13. During his visit, Infantino
praised Qatar's world-class sporting infrastructure and its experience in
staging major international events.
"Everything is ready, or almost ready.
But we are used to it in Qatar, we are used to it in Doha. We know that
everyone is welcome and that everyone will have a great time," he told the
media. He said it was particularly special to see the preparations made for the
participating under-17 players, with national teams from all six continents set
to compete.
"Based on the experience we had last year, some major work has been done to prepare even better for this year and to be ready if more people come," Infantino said. "What I can say is that everyone is welcome in Doha, and everyone is safe in Doha. It will be a great tournament. It will be a festival and a joyful event for all these boys participating in this under-17 tournament."
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