Draw results of 2026 U17 World Cup unveiled

On the evening of May 21, the draw ceremony for the FIFA U-17 World Cup was held in Zurich. China’s U17 men’s national team was drawn into Group H alongside Spain, Morocco, and Fiji. The tournament will be held in Qatar from November 19 to December 13, with the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage.

In the women’s U17 competition, the 24 participating teams were divided into six groups. China’s U17 women’s national team was drawn into Group E together with the United States, Samoa, and a team advancing from the Confederation of African Football qualifiers. The tournament will take place in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, from October 17 to November 7. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will progress to the knockout stage.