UAE drawn into Group C of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

Sharjah 24 – WAM: The UAE has been placed in Group C of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, alongside Senegal, Croatia, and Costa Rica. The tournament is set to run from November 3 to 27, 2025.

Tournament draw held in Doha

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

Expanded format features 48 teams

This edition marks the first time the U-17 World Cup will feature 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four. The expanded format promises a variety of high-profile matches and competitive fixtures.

Highlighted group match-ups

Exciting matches from the group stage include:

Belgium vs. Argentina (Group D)

Qatar vs. Italy (Group A)

Germany vs. Colombia (Group G)

Full Group Distribution

Group A: Qatar, Italy, South Africa, Bolivia

Group B: Japan, Morocco, New Caledonia, Portugal

Group C: UAE, Senegal, Croatia, Costa Rica

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: USA, Burkina Faso, Tajikistan, Czech Republic

Group J: Paraguay, Uzbekistan, Panama, Ireland

Group K: France, Chile, Canada, Uganda

Group L: Mali, New Zealand, Austria, Saudi Arabia

The UAE’s placement in Group C sets the stage for strong competition as the young squad prepares to take on international talent in Qatar later this year.