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20 May’ 2025

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 draws to be held on Sunday

DOHA - The Local Organising Committee of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 has announced that the Final Draw for both tournaments will be held in Doha on Sunday, May 25.

Taking place at the Raffles hotel, the event marks a major milestone for both tournaments, and will bring together Qatari, regional and global football legends for a star-studded ceremony.

Sixteen teams will participate in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, taking place from 1-18 December. Nine teams have already qualified automatically based on FIFA rankings, including defending champions Algeria and hosts Qatar. The remaining seven will be determined via play-offs that will take place in November.

The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 will be the first 48-team FIFA World Cup tournament, with a total of 104 matches played over 25 days. The 2025 edition is the first of five consecutive editions to be hosted in Qatar through to 2029.

For all information related to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 and other mega events hosted by Qatar, follow @RoadtoQatar on all social media platforms.
 

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