FIFA has confirmed the dates for two major tournaments to be held in Qatar later this year. The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will take place from 1 to 18 December, with the final taking place on Qatar National Day, 18 December. The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 will take place from 3 to 27 November. 16 teams from across the Arab world will take part, with Qatar hosting the tournament for the second time after the successful 2021 edition.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will feature 48 teams, will feature 104 matches over 25 days. The tournament will serve as a platform for young talent to emerge on a global scale. More details on stadiums and ticketing will be announced soon.