FIFA has officially confirmed on thier official x handle, the dates for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, with the tournament set to run from November 19 to December 13.
Their statement:
Dates for your diary 📆 The dates for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™ were confirmed at the latest FIFA Council meeting.
Softfootball understand that The announcement was made following the latest FIFA Council meeting, providing clarity for teams and fans ahead of one of the most important youth competitions in world football.
In a related development, FIFA has also awarded hosting rights for the 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup to Armenia and Georgia. The decision, finalized during a meeting in Vancouver on April 28, 2026, reflects FIFA’s strategy to expand tournaments into emerging football regions, particularly in the South Caucasus.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s women’s national team has expressed a renewed sense of identity after FIFA approved their return to official international competition, marking a significant step forward for the team.
