emirates7 - The draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, set to take place from November 3 to 27, has placed the United Arab Emirates in Group C alongside Senegal, Croatia, and Costa Rica.

Conducted in Doha on Sunday, May 25, the draw was assisted by 2014 FIFA World Cup winner Julian Draxler and former Qatar U-17 international Abdulaziz Al Sulaiti.

This edition marks the debut of the tournament’s expanded format, featuring 48 teams for the first time. The participating nations have been divided into 12 groups of four.

The draw has produced several exciting encounters, including a headline clash between Belgium and Argentina, a high-profile opener between hosts Qatar and Italy, and a thrilling meeting between reigning champions Germany and Colombia.

Here is the full group allocation:

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