The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup will be the 20th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the biennial international men's youth football championship contested by the under-17 national teams of the member associations of FIFA, since its inception in 1985 as the FIFA World Youth Championship. It will be held in Qatar.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Qatar |
| Dates | TBA |
| Teams | 48 (from 6 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | TBA (in TBA host cities) |
← 2023 2026 → | |
From 2025 the tournament will take place annually and will have 48 participating teams divided into four 'mini-tournaments' of 12 teams. Each mini-tournament is divided into three groups of four, with the winners and the best runners-up qualified to a four-team knockout stage. The winners of each of these mini-tournaments would qualify to a 'final four' tournament with two semi-finals, a third place match and a final to decide the U-17 world champions. Qatar was announced as host on 14 March 2024.[1]
Germany are the defending champions, having won their first title in 2023. Fiji will make their debut in this cup.
This edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the FIFA U-17 World Cup franchise.
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edit- ^ "Qatar appointed as host of FIFA U-17 World Cup™ annually from 2025 to 2029". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 14 March 2024.