Football fans across the world will be able to enjoy the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025! The World Cup tournament is set to begin on November 3 in Qatar. This tournament will be a wonderful step forward. For the first time ever, 48 teams in arguably the most entertaining world cup format provide nonstop heart pounding action and jaw dropping highlights. The live action will take place at the Aspire Zone complex in Al Rayyan, with matches being played out on eight pitches.
The month-long tournament includes 48 teams split into 12 groups of four. These ensembles exemplify many of the best and brightest young talent emerging from their respective countries. Just like any passionate football fan, we can hardly wait for pitch to open. This article explores the tournament structure, outlines some of the key players to watch and offers information on ticketing.
Tournament Structure and Groupings
We’re particularly excited to see the tournament begin in earnest with group stage matches. In this thrilling new stage, 48 nations will contest the tournament in twelve groups of four. The first two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage. This phase includes the 32nd round, 34th round, 16th round, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the championship match.
The groups for this year’s competition have been drawn as follows:
- Group A: Qatar, Italy, South Africa, Bolivia
- Group B: Japan, Morocco, New Caledonia, Portugal
- Group C: Senegal, Croatia, Costa Rica, United Arab Emirates
- Group D: Argentina, Belgium, Tunisia, Fiji
- Group E: England, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt
- Group F: Mexico, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Switzerland
- Group G: Germany, Colombia, North Korea, El Salvador
- Group H: Brazil, Honduras, Indonesia, Zambia
- Group I: United States, Burkina Faso, Tajikistan, Czechia
- Group J: Paraguay, Uzbekistan, Panama, Republic of Ireland
- Group K: France, Chile, Canada, Uganda
- Group L: Mali, New Zealand, Austria, Saudi Arabia
Having 48 teams go through the tournament, this particular competition guarantees a vast variety of different playing styles and tactics. The rest of the matches will be held on eight pitches at the Aspire Zone complex in Al Rayyan.
Venue and Final Match Details
The tournament’s grand finale will take place on November 27 at the legendary Khalifa International Stadium. This iconic venue has a maximum capacity of 45,857 fans and has hosted many of the world’s most prestigious events, including the Olympic Games. The final match promises to be a thrilling conclusion to a month filled with young talent showcasing their skills on an international stage.
As teams prepare for this tournament format for the first time at this level of competition, anticipation builds over which young stars will emerge as leaders and key players for their respective national teams.
Key Players to Watch
Featured prominently among the elite players are Italy’s Samuele Inacio and France’s Djylian N’Guessan. Inacio stole the show at the U-17 Euro, netting five clinical finishes to help Portugal win the competition. He’s supposed to be his team’s cornerstone player for the foreseeable future. At the other end of the pitch, N’Guessan finished with nine goals in Euro qualifying and finals, making him another to watch closely.
Brazil are the defending champions of South America, having won the Copa America in 2021. Now they are being talked about as one of the best teams in the tournament. They’ll be out to defend their title and hoping to put their talented young footballers on the world stage. Germany arrives as the reigning World Cup champions. They bombed at the Euros, not getting out of the group stage. This interesting contrast creates an exciting underdog storyline for both teams to overcome in search of the return to relevance.
Ticket Information
The U-17 World Cup tickets are now on sale to the general public! In addition, they are incredibly accessible, as you can purchase them through FIFA’s official platform. Fans eager to witness the future stars of football can secure their spots to support their favorite teams as they compete for glory on this prestigious stage.
