Qatar: FIFA Confirms Dates for Arab Cup and U-17 World Cup in 2025

Qatar is set to host two major football tournaments later this year, as FIFA confirms the dates for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will kick off on December 1, with the final scheduled for December 18, coinciding with Qatar National Day. This tournament will bring together 16 teams from across the Arab world, marking Qatar’s second consecutive hosting of the event following its successful organization in 2021.

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Meanwhile, the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 will take place from November 3 to 27, featuring an expanded format with 48 teams competing in 104 matches over 25 days1. This marks a historic moment as the first 48-team FIFA World Cup tournament.

HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth and LOC Chairman for both tournaments, expressed enthusiasm for the events:

“Qatar will once again bring people together from the region and beyond to celebrate the beautiful game in our football loving nation. The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will capture the imagination of millions of football fans from around the region for a second time, while the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 offers a wonderful platform for young players to shine on a global stage.”

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Sheikh Hamad emphasized Qatar’s commitment to hosting major sporting events, highlighting the country’s world-class facilities and the potential for sports to break down cultural barriers1.

The FIFA U-17 World Cup has a history of launching the careers of football’s most iconic players, and this edition will be closely watched for emerging talent. Qatar, as the host nation, aims to improve upon their best finish of fourth place in the 1991 edition.

These tournaments follow Qatar’s successful hosting of several major football events in recent years, including the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The country’s modern infrastructure and experience in organizing large-scale sporting events position it well for these upcoming tournaments.

Football fans can look forward to more information regarding stadium selection and ticketing for both tournaments, which will be released in due course1. As Qatar prepares to welcome players and supporters from around the world, these events promise to deliver thrilling action on the pitch and a rich cultural experience off it.

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