The FIFA Under-17 World Cup draw has been completed, setting the stage for a 48-team tournament in Qatar from November 19 to December 13, 2026.
Group C features Argentina against Australia and Denmark. Group L pits Japan against Colombia and Serbia. Brazil headlines Group I alongside Ireland, Tanzania, and Costa Rica.
Hosts Qatar are in Group A with Panama, Egypt, and Greece. Spain, in Group H with China, Fiji, and Morocco, is expected to advance.
Defending champions Portugal failed to qualify, marking the first time since 2019 that the title holder will miss the subsequent edition. Italy finished third and Brazil fourth in 2025.
The tournament will be played at Aspire Zone Competition Complex, with the final at Khalifa International Stadium on December 13. Two African qualification spots remain, to be decided on May 23 through CAF playoff matches in Morocco.