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Wednesday 11 November 2026, 12:30

The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™ official squad lists confirmed

RABAT, MOROCCO - OCTOBER 28: The Football Unites The World FIFA captains armband is seen inside the Venezuela dressing room before the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between Germany and Venezuela at Mohammed VI Football Complex on October 28, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo by Joern Pollex - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
  • 48 teams, over 1,000 players set to participate in 2026 edition

  • Tournament kicks off in Doha, Qatar on 19 November

  • Aspire Zone to play host to over 100 matches

The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™ is racing into view and the official squad lists for all 48 teams competing at the tournament have been announced. View the squads here.

The competition will take place from 19 November to 13 December, with 104 matches set to thrill crowds in Doha. All games up until the final will be held across eight pitches at the state-of-the-art Aspire Zone complex. The final will be staged at the spectacular Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Last year’s U-17 World Cup, also held in Qatar, was the first to feature 48 teams and proved a roaring success. Fans flocked to matches, with thousands savouring the opportunity to watch some of the finest young talents in world football showcase their skills. View the match schedule The tournament has been graced by a host of superstars over the years. Luis Figo, Francesco Totti, Ronaldinho, Neymar, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Neymar, Victor Osimhen and Phil Foden are among those who have dazzled at the global showpiece. Tickets are on general sale at www.fifa.com/tickets.