The State of Qatar is preparing to host a new and exceptional edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™️, which will be held from November 3 to 27, transforming Doha over the course of 25 days into a global football festival that combines sporting enjoyment, cultural diversity, and celebration of young talents from various continents of the world.
This edition is the first hosted by the State of Qatar, and comes after a series of organizational successes that established its position as a global capital of sports, starting with hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ through multiple continental and regional championships. The organizing committee aspires for the 2025 edition of the Mini World Cup to be a continuation of Qatar’s journey of excellence in organizing major sporting events, while providing an exceptional experience that reflects the image of Qatar as a country that combines authenticity and development.
During the tournament, which extends over 25 days, Doha will witness a series of sporting, cultural and entertainment events accompanying the event, in a dazzling festive atmosphere aimed at highlighting the spirit of football as a means of bringing people together and spreading the values of friendship and tolerance.
In addition to the matches, there are a group of mass events in areas designated for fans, in addition to musical, artistic and cultural performances representing the cultures of the participating countries, making the tournament an integrated festival that celebrates sports and youth.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™️ carries a clear message that football is not just a sporting competition, but rather a way to build bridges between cultures, and an investment in the future of young people who represent the next generation of world stars.
With the start of the tournament approaching on November 3, Doha is preparing to open its arms to the world again, in a magical 25-day football festival that celebrates talent, sportsmanship, and Qatar’s ability to provide an unforgettable experience for football fans from everywhere.
Japan coach Hiroyama: We have players capable of turning the tide
Japan national team coach Nozomi Hiroyama is preparing to lead his team to the tournament they have spent the past two years preparing for. Indeed, Hiroyama speaks softly, but his confidence in his players is clearly evident. Hiroyama said: “We have worked hard, and every player I have chosen is ready and confident to participate in this tournament. We are looking forward to it with passion.”
He added: “The U-17 level is an age stage in which a lot of development occurs in a short time. “I hope that joining the first team will be an incentive for their next step, and this is something I always strive to strengthen.”
When asked what his players aspire to achieve in Qatar, Hiroyama replied: “It does not matter whether it is for the first team or an age group team, playing on the world stage is always something special and special.”
The Junior World Cup is the “birth” of stars
England is one of 48 countries that will participate in the U-17 World Cup, and the team that won the title in 2017 is seeking to add a second title to its tally. Here is a look at six stars who honed their skills in this global tournament. Welbeck joined coach John Peacock’s squad. He started the tournament on the bench before starting the next three matches. Welbeck is now 34 years old and is a veteran of the Premier League. For his part, player Jordan Pickford experienced a mixture of contradictory emotions in that tournament, “Mexico 2011,” becoming the first goalkeeper to score in a FIFA tournament.
Raheem Sterling – Mexico 2011
Speedy winger Sterling was the star of the England national team in Mexico, where the “Three Lions” again exited the tournament in the quarter-finals at the hands of Germany. He scored and assisted in the 2-0 win over Rwanda, and also scored in the round of 16 victory against Argentina. Just one year later, Roy Hodgson called him up to the senior national team, when he was just 17 years old.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – Chile 2015
Alexander-Arnold made just one appearance during a disappointing winless campaign for England. He played the entire match in midfield in the narrow loss to Brazil and less than two years later, Alexander-Arnold became Liverpool’s starting full-back.
Phil Foden – India 2017
If the 2015 edition was England’s worst in the tournament, the 2017 edition was undoubtedly the best. Foden starred in a golden group that included Callum Hudson-Odoi, Jadon Sancho, and Morgan Gibbs-White. The Manchester City star scored three goals, including two goals in the historic final against Spain, which ended with England winning 5-2 in Kolkata.
Miles Lewis Skelly – Indonesia 2023
England took to South East Asia a talented squad that included a number of household names today, with Arsenal star Miles Lewis Skelly undoubtedly the standout among them. Just nine months later, Lewis Skelly made his Arsenal debut.