FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 Draw: UAE in Group C Revealed

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The draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 has been completed, and it brings exciting matches for football fans around the world. This big event will take place in Qatar from November 3 to November 27, 2025.

The draw was held in Doha on Sunday, May 25. Two special guests helped with the draw – Julian Draxler, a 2014 FIFA World Cup winner with Germany, and Abdulaziz Al Sulaiti, a former Qatar U-17 player.

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This year’s U-17 World Cup is going to be the biggest one ever, as it will have 48 teams instead of the usual 24. These 48 teams have been split into 12 groups, with each group having 4 teams.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been placed in Group C. They will face Senegal, Croatia, and Costa Rica. These matches will be tough and exciting for the young UAE team.

Some other match-ups are also catching attention. For example:

• Argentina will play against Belgium in what is expected to be a thrilling game.

• Host country Qatar will take on Italy, which will be a big match for fans at home.

• Germany, the defending champions, will face a strong Colombia side.

Here is how all the 12 groups look after the draw:

• Group A: Qatar, Italy, South Africa, Bolivia

• Group B: Japan, Morocco, New Caledonia, Portugal

• Group C: UAE, Senegal, Croatia, Costa Rica

• Group D: Argentina, Belgium, Tunisia, Fiji

• Group E: England, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt

• Group F: Mexico, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Switzerland

• Group G: Germany, Colombia, North Korea, El Salvador

• Group H: Brazil, Honduras, Indonesia, Zambia

• Group I: USA, Burkina Faso, Tajikistan, Czech Republic

• Group J: Paraguay, Uzbekistan, Panama, Ireland

• Group K: France, Chile, Canada, Uganda

• Group L: Mali, New Zealand, Austria, Saudi Arabia

This tournament is one of the biggest events in youth football, and it gives young players a great chance to show their talent on the world stage. Fans are looking forward to watching their favorite teams and discovering new stars.

With so many teams and exciting games ahead, the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 promises to be a fun and unforgettable tournament for players and fans alike.