FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026(tm) brings 48 national teams to Doha for a tournament spanning 19 November to 13 December 2026. For visitors interested in youth football, the competition offers group-stage matches followed by knockout rounds.
The teams are divided into 12 groups of four. Each group’s top two teams progress, joined by the eight best third-placed teams. Those 32 teams then enter the knockout stage, where progression depends on winning each tie.
Matches take place at the Competition Complex in Aspire Zone, while the final is held at Khalifa International Stadium. This distinction matters when planning which stage to attend: a visit for earlier matches and a visit for the final involve different venues.
