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UAE placed in Group C of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

Monday, 26 May 2025 07:38

By WAM

The draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, scheduled to take place from November 3 to 27, has placed the UAE in Group C, alongside Senegal, Croatia, and Costa Rica.

The draw was held in Doha on Sunday, May 25, and was assisted by 2014 FIFA World Cup™ winner Julian Draxler and former Qatar U-17 player Abdulaziz Al Sulaiti.

This year’s edition marks the debut of the tournament’s expanded format, with 48 teams competing for the title. The teams were divided into 12 groups of four.

Fans can look forward to standout games, including Belgium taking on Argentina, Qatar playing Italy, and Germany facing Colombia.

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