Which teams have qualified for 2026 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Full List of 48 Teams Playing in Qatar
With the official release of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™ match schedule, football managers and team representatives shared their excitement for what will be a historic tournament. Set to take place in Qatar, this will be the second FIFA World Cup™ to feature 48 teams.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 will take place in Qatar from 19 November to 13 December 2026, it includes the 48 teams in the tournament.
Hosts Qatar have been drawn into group A alongside Italy, South Africa and Bolivia. The young Maroons will look to improve on Qatar’s best performance in the tournament when they claimed fourth place in 1991.
Germany currently holds the title of the FIFA U-17 World Cup after achieving a dramatic victory over France in a penalty shootout during the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Indonesia.
Qatar has been selected to host the next five editions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup from 2025 untill 2029.
The first match will see hosts Qatar take on European giants .. on 19 November. For the full match schedule visits here.
Who is playing in 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup: Complete List of 48 Qualified Teams.
Host Nation
1 Qatar 14 March 2024 Fourth place (1991)
2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup
No. 2 — 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup — Saudi Arabia — 9 May 2026 — Champions (1989)
No. 3 — 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup — Tajikistan — 9 May 2026 — Round of 16 (2007)
No. 4 — 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup — Australia — 10 May 2026 — Runners-up (1999)
No. 5 — 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup — Uzbekistan — 10 May 2026 — Quarter-finals (2011, 2023)
No. 6 — 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup — China — 12 May 2026 — Quarter-finals (1985, 2005)
No. 7 — 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup — Japan — 12 May 2026 — Quarter-finals (1993, 2011, 2025)
No. 8 — 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup — South Korea — 13 May 2026 — Quarter-finals (1987, 2009, 2019)
No. 9 — 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup — Vietnam — 13 May 2026 — Debut
2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
No. 10 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Tanzania — 17 May 2026 — Debut
No. 11 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Cameroon — 19 May 2026 — Group stage (2003, 2019)
No. 12 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Egypt — 19 May 2026 — Quarter-finals (1997)
No. 13 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Ivory Coast — 19 May 2026 — Third place (1987)
No. 14 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Morocco — 19 May 2026 — Quarter-finals (2023, 2025)
No. 15 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Algeria — 20 May 2026 — Group stage (2009)
No. 16 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Mali — 20 May 2026 — Runners-up (2015)
No. 17 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Senegal — 20 May 2026 — Round of 16 (2019, 2023)
No. 18 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Mozambique — 23 May 2026 — Debut
No. 19 — 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations — Uganda — 23 May 2026 — Round of 16 (2025)
2025 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification
No. 20 — 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification — Costa Rica — 10 February 2026 — Quarter-finals (2001, 2003, 2005, 2015)
No. 21 — 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification — Haiti — 10 February 2026 — Group stage (2007, 2019, 2025)
No. 22 — 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification — Panama — 10 February 2026 — Round of 16 (2011)
No. 23 — 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification — United States — 10 February 2026 — Fourth place (1999)
No. 24 — 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification — Cuba — 11 February 2026 — Group stage (1989, 1991)
No. 25 — 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification — Honduras — 11 February 2026 — Quarter-finals (2013)
No. 26 — 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification — Jamaica — 11 February 2026 — Group stage (1999, 2011)
No. 27 — 2026 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification — Mexico — 12 February 2026 — Champions (2005, 2011)
2025 South American U-17 Championship
No. 28 — 2026 South American U-17 Championship — Brazil — 10 April 2026 — Champions (1997, 1999, 2003, 2019)
No. 29 — 2026 South American U-17 Championship — Argentina — 12 April 2026 — Third place (1991, 1995, 2003)
No. 30 — 2026 South American U-17 Championship — Colombia — 12 April 2026 — Fourth place (2003, 2009)
No. 31 — 2026 South American U-17 Championship — Ecuador — 12 April 2026 — Quarter-finals (1995, 2015)
No. 32 — 2026 South American U-17 Championship — Chile — 16 April 2026 — Third place (1993)
No. 33 — 2026 South American U-17 Championship — Uruguay — 16 April 2026 — Runners-up (2011)
No. 34 — 2026 South American U-17 Championship — Venezuela — 18 April 2026 — Round of 16 (2023)
2025 OFC U-16 Men’s Championship
No. 35 — 2025 OFC U-16 Men's Championship — New Caledonia — 27 August 2025 — Group stage (2017, 2023, 2025)
No. 36 — 2025 OFC U-16 Men's Championship — New Zealand — 27 August 2025 — Round of 16 (2009, 2011, 2015)
No. 37 — 2025 OFC U-16 Men's Championship — Fiji — 30 August 2025 — Group stage (2025)
No. 38 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Spain — 21 March 2026 — Runners-up (1991, 2003, 2007, 2017)
2025 UEFA U17 Euro qualification
No. 39 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Belgium — 28 March 2026 — Third place (2015)
No. 40 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Montenegro — 28 March 2026 — Debut
No. 41 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Croatia — 31 March 2026 — Quarter-finals (2015)
No. 42 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Denmark — 31 March 2026 — Group stage (2011)
No. 43 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — France — 31 March 2026 — Champions (2001)
No. 44 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Greece — 31 March 2026 — Debut
No. 45 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Italy — 31 March 2026 — Third place (2025)
No. 46 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Republic of Ireland — 31 March 2026 — Round of 16 (2025)
No. 47 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Romania — 31 March 2026 — Debut
No. 48 — 2026 UEFA U-17 Euro qualification — Serbia — 31 March 2026 — Debut
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How many teams will play in the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup?
For the second time in U-17 World Cup history, 48 teams will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup, double the previous format of 24 teams.
Which country is hosting the U-17 World Cup 2026?
Qatar will host the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup and has been awarded hosting rights for five consecutive editions from 2025 to 2029.
How many teams qualify from each continent?
The continental allocation for the 48 teams includes: Asia (9 teams, including host (Qatar), Europe (11), Africa (10), CONCACAF (8), South America (6), and Oceania (4).
Who won the last FIFA U-17 world cup?
Portugal won the first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup title last year.
They claimed their maiden global title at this level by defeating Austria 1–0 in the final of the groundbreaking 48-team tournament.
When does the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026 start?
The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup will start on November 19, 2026, with the opening match featuring hosts Qatar against . The tournament runs until December, 13, 2026.
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