Historic U-17 World Cup in Qatar to Feature 48 Teams, Including El Salvador

The FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar 2025 will be historic with 48 teams, including El Salvador, competing from November 3-27, doubling the previous number of participants.

The FIFA U-17 World Cup will take place in Qatar from November 3-27, 2025, featuring 48 teams, a significant increase from the 24 teams in 2023.
Defending champion Germany will return to the tournament, which will also see participation from teams across continents, including representatives from Africa and CONCACAF.
The event will be held at the Aspire Zone in Al Rayyan and is set to continue as an annual tournament until 2029, enhancing global interest in association football.

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This expansion to 48 teams reflects FIFAs commitment to inclusivity and global representation in association football, potentially increasing youth engagement and development in countries like El Salvador and Uganda.