Doha:Qatar is set to kick off its campaign at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 against Panama on November 19 at Aspire Zone's Competition Complex. The team is placed in Group A, alongside Egypt and Greece.
According to Qatar News Agency, this marks Qatar's ninth appearance in the tournament, which will run until December 13 and feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches.
Aspire Zone will host the matches through the semifinals, with the final scheduled to take place at Khalifa International Stadium. Spanish coach Alvaro Mejia has selected a 21-player squad for the event, expressing his confidence in their ability to perform well and highlighting the tournament as a crucial platform for young players to exhibit their skills.
Qatar's most notable achievement in the tournament was finishing fourth in 1991 in Italy. They also reached the quarterfinals in 1987 and 1999. When Qatar hosted the tournament in 2025, the team was eliminated in the group stage.