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FIFA to Announce U-17 World Cup Draw Tomorrow, Thursday, with Moroccan Participation

FIFA to Announce U-17 World Cup Draw Tomorrow, Thursday, with Moroccan Participation

T.E (Elbotola)
20 May 2026at15:29

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the draw dates for both the men's U17 World Cup, which will be hosted by Qatar, and the women's U17 World Cup, to be hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco.

The draw ceremony will take place in Zurich tomorrow, Thursday, starting at 2:00 PM (GMT+1), with both the Moroccan men's and women's U17 national teams participating.

Qatar and Morocco will host these respective age-group tournaments for the second consecutive year and are set to continue hosting them until 2029.

The Moroccan U17 national team had already secured its qualification for the World Cup finals after defeating Egypt 2-1 yesterday, Tuesday. This victory also ensured their progression to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as Group A leaders.

The tenth edition of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup is expected to take place in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026. Meanwhile, the twenty-first edition of the FIFA U17 Men's World Cup will be held in Qatar between November 19 and December 13, 2026.

What is the FIFA U-17 World Cup draw announcement about?

The FIFA U-17 World Cup draw announcement details the ceremony for both the men's and women's tournaments. It will take place in Zurich, with Morocco's national teams participating. The event sets the stage for the upcoming competitions.

How did Morocco's U17 men's team qualify for the World Cup?

Morocco's U17 men's national team secured their World Cup qualification by defeating Egypt in a recent match. This victory also ensured their progression to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, where they topped their group.

When and where will the FIFA U-17 World Cups be held?

The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is scheduled to be held in Morocco, while the men's tournament will take place in Qatar. Both nations are set to host these age-group competitions annually until 2029.
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