Which teams have qualified for 2025 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 2025™ 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 first FIFA World Cup™ to feature 48 teams.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 in Qatar, the first to feature 48 teams, will take place between November 3 to 27.
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 Italy on 3 November. For the full match schedule visits here.
Who is playing in 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup: Complete List of 48 Qualified Teams.
Qualifying Method Teams Qualified Date Previous Best
Host Nation
1 Qatar 14 March 2024 Fourth place (1991)
2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup
2 Saudi Arabia 6 April 2025 Champions (1989)
3 Uzbekistan 6 April 2025 Quarter-finals (2011, 2023)
4 Indonesia 7 April 2025 Group stage (2023)
5 Japan 10 April 2025 Quarter-finals (1993, 2011)
6 South Korea 10 April 2025 Quarter-finals (1987, 2009, 2019)
7 UAE 10 April 2025 Round of 16 (2009)
8 North Korea 11 April 2025 Quarter-finals (2005)
9 Tajikistan 11 April 2025 Round of 16 (2007)
2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
10 Burkina Faso 3 April 2025 Third place (2001)
11 Mali 4 April 2025 Runners-up (2015)
12 Morocco 6 April 2025 Quarter-finals (2023)
13 South Africa 6 April 2025 Group stage (2015)
14 Zambia 6 April 2025 Debut
15 Ivory Coast 7 April 2025 Third place (1987)
16 Senegal 7 April 2025 Round of 16 (2019, 2023)
17 Tunisia 7 April 2025 Round of 16 (2007, 2013)
18 Egypt 12 April 2025 Quarter-finals (1997)
19 Uganda 12 April 2025 Debut
2025 CONCACAF U-17 World Cup qualification
20 El Salvador 15 Feb 2025 Debut
21 Honduras 15 Feb 2025 Quarter-finals (2013)
22 Panama 15 Feb 2025 Round of 16 (2011)
23 United States 15 Feb 2025 Fourth place (1999)
24 Canada 16 Feb 2025 Quarter-finals (8 times)
25 Costa Rica 16 Feb 2025 Quarter-finals (4 times)
26 Haiti 16 Feb 2025 Group stage (2007, 2019)
27 Mexico 16 Feb 2025 Champions (2005, 2011)
2025 South American U-17 Championship
28 Brazil 5 April 2025 Champions (1997, 1999, 2003, 2019)
29 Chile 5 April 2025 Third place (1993)
30 Colombia 5 April 2025 Fourth place (2003, 2009)
31 Venezuela 5 April 2025 Round of 16 (2023)
32 Argentina 8 April 2025 Third place (1991, 1995, 2003)
33 Paraguay 8 April 2025 Quarter-finals (1999, 2019)
34 Bolivia 11 April 2025 Group stage (1985, 1987)
2024 OFC U-16 Men’s Championship
35 Fiji 7 Aug 2024 Debut
36 New Zealand 7 Aug 2024 Round of 16 (2009, 2011, 2015)
37 New Caledonia 10 Aug 2024 Group stage (2017, 2023)
2025 UEFA U17 Euro qualification
38 Belgium 5 April 2025 Third place (2015)
39 England 5 April 2025 Champions (2017)
40 Austria 5 April 2025 Group stage (1997, 2013)
41 Croatia 5 April 2025 Quarter-finals (2015)
42 Czech Republic 8 April 2025 Quarter-finals (1993)
43 France 8 April 2025 Champions (2001)
44 Germany 11 April 2025 Champions (2023)
45 Italy 5 April 2025 Fourth place (1987)
46 Portugal 8 April 2025 Third place (1989)
47 Republic of Ireland 8 April 2025 Debut
48 Switzerland 11 April 2025 Champions (2009)
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How many teams will play in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup?
For the first time in U-17 World Cup history, 48 teams will compete in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup, double the previous format of 24 teams.
Which country is hosting the U-17 World Cup 2025?
Qatar will host the 2025 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?
Germany is the defending champion, having won their first U-17 World Cup title at the 2023 tournament held in Indonesia.
When does the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 start?
The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup will start on November 3, 2025, with the opening match featuring hosts Qatar against Italy. The tournament runs until November 27, 2025.
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