The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™ has been officially scheduled to unfold between 19 November and 13 December, as revealed by FIFA in conjunction with the Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC). This announcement signals the continuation of a significant chapter in Qatar’s role as a host nation for youth football on the global stage.
Qatar’s Commitment to Hosting Consecutive Youth Football Events
Marking a pivotal development, Qatar is poised to host the second edition in a remarkable sequence of five consecutive FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments, spanning through to 2029. This extended hosting tenure underscores the country’s dedication to fostering youth football development and enhancing its international sporting profile.
The upcoming 2026 tournament follows the precedent set by the landmark 2025 event, which was notable for Qatar’s inaugural hosting of a FIFA U-17 World Cup. This commitment to consecutive annual tournaments, unprecedented in FIFA’s history, highlights Qatar’s strategic positioning as a central hub for youth football tournaments for the foreseeable future.