The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup kicks off a new annual cycle, expanding to 48 teams and marking Qatar’s five-year hosting run.
Football fever is officially on the rise as Qatar launches the Road to Qatar ticketing app, the all-in-one digital gateway for fans heading to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025, which will take place from 3–27 November. The new app is set to transform how spectators experience the tournament, allowing fans to buy, store, and manage their tickets effortlessly, and even transfer them to friends or family, all from their phones. Available now on iOS and Android, the app will be the only way for attendees to access the Competition Complex at Aspire Zone and Khalifa International Stadium, where the grand final will be staged.
Road to Qatar app: A fully digital matchday experience
Through the app, users can view tickets in real time, receive matchday notifications, and enjoy a smoother entry experience. It also serves as a unified ticketing hub for Qatar’s upcoming mega-sporting events, including the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 and FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025, giving fans access to all tournaments through a single platform. This year’s U-17 World Cup will make history as the first edition to feature 48 teams, with up to eight matches per day across the state-of-the-art Aspire Zone in Al Rayyan, just nine kilometres from central Doha. The final will be held at Khalifa International Stadium on 27 November.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025: Tickets, packages, and accessibility
Tickets for all matches are now available online, with several options tailored for fans:
- Day Passes starting at QAR 20 ($5.49)
- Prime Pass reservations for high-demand fixtures
- Follow My Team packages for Qatar national team supporters
Each fan may purchase up to six tickets per matchday, which will then be managed exclusively through the Road to Qatar app. Accessible seating and wheelchair-friendly options are also available, complete with parking passes for easier venue access. Fans with disability requiring assistance can request these by emailing: accessibility.u17fw@sc.qa
Tournament overview and qualified teams
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 marks the beginning of a new annual cycle and Qatar’s five-year hosting stretch, running through 2029. The event, now featuring 48 teams instead of the previous biennial 24-team tournaments, follows FIFA’s expanded format to deliver a total of 104 matches.Qualified teams (48):
- AFC: Qatar (hosts), Indonesia, Japan, Korea DPR, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, UAE, Uzbekistan
- CAF: Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Mali, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
- Concacaf: Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, USA
- CONMEBOL: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Venezuela
- OFC: Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand
- UEFA: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Switzerland
Germany enter the tournament as defending champions, having claimed their first U-17 title in 2023.
Qatar’s mega-sporting line-up
Qatar’s sports calendar is packed with global showpieces, starting with the FIFA U-17 World Cup (3–27 November), followed by the FIFA Arab Cup (1–18 December) and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup (10, 13, and 17 December). The Road to Qatar app will underpin all these tournaments, reaffirming the country’s status as a global sporting hub, and its growing reputation for seamless, tech-driven fan experiences. Go to Source
