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Argentina Set to Open Expanded U-17 World Cup in Qatar on Monday

The revamped 48-team tournament launches in Doha under FIFA’s new annual format.

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).