FIFA President Praises Qatar's Readiness to Host FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino affirmed Qatar's ability to organize the world's biggest international sporting events using professional sports-hosting methods.

Speaking to reporters during an inspection visit to the Competition Complex at Aspire Zone in Doha, he said the State of Qatar has comprehensive plans to organize the tournament. He praised the readiness of the stadiums and sporting infrastructure to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™ for the second consecutive year.

The FIFA President also reviewed the readiness of Qatar's stadiums for the second of five editions the country will host through 2029, with 48 national teams participating in each edition.

Ten participating teams have arrived in Doha: Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, China PR, New Caledonia, Honduras, New Zealand, Vietnam, Korea Republic, Costa Rica and Panama. The remaining teams are expected to arrive in the coming days.

The tournament will begin on November 19 at Aspire Zone, with Qatar facing Panama. The final will be held at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on December 13.

Source: QNA

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