From Group Drama to Knockout Showdowns: The Round of 32 Arrives at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar
FIFA revealed the Round of 32 fixtures for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar after the group stage. The tournament runs in Qatar from November 3 to 27, featuring 48 teams for the first time. Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia advanced, while Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE failed to progress. The draw was shaped by a new ranking system designed to balance seeds and ensure variety in the knockout rounds.