
Stars of tomorrow ready to shine as FIFA U-17 World Cup begins in Qatar
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Doha: The FIFA U 17 World Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off today, ushering in a new era for youth football with 48 teams, fans from around the world and a vib...
Doha: The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off today, ushering in a new era for youth football with 48 teams, fans from around the world and a vibrant festival atmosphere at Aspire Zone.
While Germany prepare to defend their crown, Argentina’s rising stars will look to emulate their senior heroes - the side that famously lifted the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 under Lionel Messi.
Adding to the spectacle, this record-breaking edition’s 104 matches - all except the final - will take place within a single venue, spread across eight pitches at the Competition Complex in Aspire Zone.
The concept, a first in FIFA history, gives fans the rare chance to follow every match in one location. The final will be staged at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium on November 27, also in Aspire Zone.
The 2025 edition welcomes five debutants - Fiji, Republic of Ireland, Zambia, El Salvador, and Uganda adding fresh faces and stories to the global showcase.













