Overview
- Argentina debuts against Belgium on Monday, November 3, at 11:45 a.m. (Argentina time) in Group D, which also includes Tunisia and Fiji.
- All 104 matches are scheduled within the Aspire Zone complex in Al Rayyan from November 3–27, with the final at Khalifa International Stadium.
- FIFA has shifted the U-17 World Cup to an annual, 48-team event and awarded Qatar hosting rights for 2025 through 2029.
- The group phase features 12 groups of four, with the top two and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the round of 16 in a knockout bracket.
- Argentina’s squad arrived in Doha and trained at the Al Thumama complex under coach Diego Placente, with goalkeeper work led by Marcelo Luca, as broadcast plans vary between reports (FIFA+ streaming confirmed globally; Argentine TV coverage differs across outlets).