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U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Kicks Off Nov. 3 Under Revamped 48-Team Setup

Qatar will host five straight editions as FIFA moves the tournament to an annual event.

Overview

  • Argentina’s U-17s, coached by Diego Placente, are training in Doha and open against Belgium on Nov. 3 before facing Tunisia on Nov. 6 and Fiji on Nov. 9.
  • All matches will be staged across eight pitches in Al Rayyan’s Aspire Zone, with the final set for Khalifa International Stadium.
  • Coverage in the region will be carried by DIRECTV on DSPORTS, with streaming available on DGO.
  • Argentina is drawn in Group D with Belgium, Tunisia and Fiji as the 48-team competition runs from Nov. 3 to Nov. 27.
  • Outlets describe different progression systems, with Clarín citing a FIFA mini‑tournament into a final four and La Voz outlining 12 groups advancing to a round of 16 decided by penalties if tied.