Qatar is set to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026, with preparations underway for the global event. The tournament will take place from November 19 to December 13, 2026, and will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches, with a daily average of eight matches during the group stage.

8 Matches a Day in the U-17 World Cup The 2026 edition will be the second consecutive year that Qatar hosts the tournament, following the successful 2025 edition, which saw the first-ever FIFA tournament with 48 teams participating. The 2026 tournament will feature the same number of teams, competing in 104 matches, with a daily average of eight matches during the group stage.

Hamza Aboukaram, a Star of the U-17 World Cup Throughout its history, the FIFA U-17 World Cup has been a launching pad for many of the world's top football stars. The 2025 edition saw the emergence of promising young players, including Egyptian star Hamza Aboukaram, a star of Barcelona, who made a memorable appearance in the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup after his impressive performance in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. The tournament will continue to serve as a global platform for discovering and nurturing young talent, offering them the opportunity to shine on the biggest stages of football.

The Final Match will be Held at Khalifa International Stadium The tournament will be held at the Aspire Zone, with the final match taking place at the Khalifa International Stadium, which hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. With all matches taking place at a single location, fans will enjoy a unique and festive atmosphere, under the slogan (TMRW’s GOAT), celebrating the stars of the future, alongside a range of cultural and entertainment activities taking place in the fan zone. The tournament coincides with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Khalifa International Stadium in 1976, one of the most iconic sports venues in Qatar, which has hosted numerous major tournaments and events, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

League Standing: 4th in World Cup, 1 pts, 0W-1D-2L from 3 games, recent form LLD.