Portugal Crowned U-17 World Cup Champion in a Historic Qatar Edition

A Historic U-17 World Cup in Qatar

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Qatar for hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which concluded last night with Portugal edging Austria in a dramatic final. He noted that the tournament featured 48 teams and 104 matches, a milestone for the competition. Portugal were crowned champions of the Under-17 World Cup, with Austria finishing as runners-up.

Infantino told the tournament's media center that the final was attended by close to 40,000 fans and that the event overall offered a high level of enjoyment and excitement. He also congratulated Austria on silver, Italy on bronze, and Brazil for finishing fourth.

“This was a successful tournament in every metric, and Qatar once again proved its hosting excellence. Football was the biggest winner,” Infantino said.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, head of the tournament organizing committee, stated that the Under-17 World Cup represents a new achievement that strengthens Qatar’s rich sports heritage and reinforces the country’s leadership as a sports capital in the region. He added that hosting the event for the first time elevated the competition to unprecedented levels, setting new standards in global youth football hosting and organization.

He also noted that the tournament showcased promising young talents, many of whom are on track to become stars of the future, and extended congratulations to all participating teams for their hard work and fair play.

The Portugal Under-17 team claimed the title after a 1-0 victory over Austria in the final at Khalifa International Stadium, witnessed by 38,901 spectators. Portugal’s win marked their first U-17 World Cup title, while Italy secured bronze and Brazil finished in fourth place.

Historic Edition

The Under-17 World Cup 2025 was the first edition to feature 48 teams, making it the largest U-17 World Cup to date. The tournament was played across Aspire Zone venues with a total of 104 matches over 15 days, drawing approximately 197,460 fans.

The event saw 326 goals scored, with Austrian Johannes Moser finishing as the top scorer with eight goals. Qatar will host four consecutive editions of the U-17 World Cup through 2029, continuing a busy year for the country’s football calendar.

As part of a broader football year in Qatar, the country will also host the Arab Cup from December 1–18 across six World Cup stadiums: Al Bayt, Ahmed bin Ali, Education City Stadium, Khalifa International, 974, and Lusail. Sixteen teams will compete, with nine automatically qualified and 14 contending for the remaining seven places in recent qualifying rounds held in Qatar.

Throughout the Arab Cup, fans will enjoy cultural and entertainment activities, with easy access to stadiums thanks to a modern transport network and inclusive facilities for disabled spectators.

Club World Cup Finals Heading to Qatar

The organizing committee, in cooperation with FIFA, announced that Qatar will host the final three matches of the annual FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to crown the world’s best club. The finals are scheduled for December 10, 13, and 17, featuring a bracket that begins with the Derby of the Americas between the CONCACAF Champions League winner and the Libertadores winner, followed by the next knockout rounds that culminate with Paris Saint-Germain, the UEFA Champions League holders, challenging for the Club World Cup title on December 17.

In short, Qatar’s 2025 football lineup is packed with milestones, talent, and showpieces that promise to keep the national pulse racing well into 2029. And if you’re keeping score at home, the only thing more crowded than the stands will be the coverage on every screen—quite possibly louder than a final whistle, and that’s saying something.

And for a closing zinger: If this tournament were a sniper, its aim would be perfect—always on point, rarely misses a heartbeat. If humor were a yellow card, consider this a light tap—you’re allowed a little laughter after a century of goals. And yes, the ball may roll, but so do the punchlines; keep your receipts, because even football jokes have assists.