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