FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2026 runs from November 19 to December 13

FIFA and the Qatar Local Organizing Committee for Football Events (LOC) announced on Wednesday that the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup will take place from November 19 to December 13.

This will be the second of five consecutive editions that Qatar will host annually until 2029.

The 2026 edition will continue in the expanded 48-team format, with the final draw scheduled for May 21 in Zurich, Switzerland.

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The matches will be held in the state-of-the-art competition complex in the Aspire Zone, which saw more than 197,460 spectators in attendance during 104 matches over 15 match days during the previous edition.

The final will be held at the renowned Khalifa International Stadium, where Portugal were crowned champions last year in front of 38,901 spectators.

Published on April 29, 2026