UAE placed in Group C of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025
The draw was held in Doha on Sunday, May 25, and was assisted by 2014 FIFA World Cup™ winner Julian Draxler and former Qatar U-17 player Abdulaziz Al Sulaiti.
This year's edition marks the debut of the tournament's expanded format, with 48 teams competing for the title. The teams were divided into 12 groups of four.
Fans can look forward to standout games, including Belgium taking on Argentina, Qatar playing Italy, and Germany facing Colombia.
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