Tournament Kickoff
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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 kicks off in Qatar
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The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup began on November 3 in Qatar with eight opening matches at the Aspire Zone Competition Complex. Hosts Qatar suffered a 1-0 loss to Italy in their Group A opener, setting the tone for the expanded 48-team tournament running through November 27.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 launched on November 3 with eight matches at the Aspire Zone Competition Complex, marking the first 48-team edition of the youth tournament. Hosts Qatar fell 1-0 to Italy in their opening Group A clash at the Mansour Muftah pitch. The event runs through November 27, featuring 104 matches across 48 nations.