FIFA has officially announced the Round of 32 fixtures for the 2025 U17 World Cup taking place in Qatar. The tournament now enters its crucial knockout phase with teams from across the globe competing for advancement.
Continental Representation Breakdown
European nations lead the qualifiers with 11 teams progressing. Africa follows closely with nine representatives. South America has secured five spots. Asia contributes four teams while North America completes the lineup with three sides.
Upper Half Matchups
The upper bracket features several intriguing encounters. Argentina faces Mexico in an intercontinental clash. Portugal meets Belgium in a European showdown. Switzerland takes on Egypt while Ireland battles Canada.
The United States confronts Morocco in another key fixture. Zambia and Mali collide in an all-African contest. Brazil faces Paraguay in a South American derby. France concludes the bracket against Colombia.
Lower Half Fixtures
In the lower section, Austria squares off against Tunisia. South Korea challenges England in an intercontinental meeting. Venezuela encounters North Korea while Japan confronts South Africa.
Italy meets the Czech Republic and Croatia faces Uzbekistan. Senegal tests Uganda in another African matchup. Germany completes the round against Burkina Faso.
Complete Round of 32 Schedule
Friday, November 14 Matches
- Argentina U-17 vs Mexico U-17 – 13:30
- Portugal U-17 vs Belgium U-17 – 13:30
- Switzerland U-17 vs Egypt U-17 – 14:00
- Ireland U-17 vs Canada U-17 – 16:15
- United States U-17 vs Morocco U-17 – 16:45
- Zambia U-17 vs Mali U-17 – 14:00
- Brazil U-17 vs Paraguay U-17 – 16:45
- France U-17 vs Colombia U-17 – 16:15
Saturday, November 15 Matches
- Austria U-17 vs Tunisia U-17 – 16:45
- South Korea U-17 vs England U-17 – 13:30
- Venezuela U-17 vs North Korea U-17 – 15:45
- Japan U-17 vs South Africa U-17 – 14:30
- Italy U-17 vs Czech Republic U-17 – 14:00
- Croatia U-17 vs Uzbekistan U-17 – 16:45
- Senegal U-17 vs Uganda U-17 – 13:30
- Germany U-17 vs Burkina Faso U-17 – 16:15