U-17 World Cup draw: Uzbekistan faces tough opponents

In the capital of Qatar, Doha, the draw for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup took place. During the ceremony, the Uzbekistan U-17 national team learned its group.

According to the draw results, our team landed in Group "J", where they will face serious opponents like Paraguay, Panama, and Ireland. Before the draw, Uzbekistan was placed in Pot 2, which is related to the team’s strong performances in recent years.

The tournament will be held from November 3 to November 27, 2025, in Qatar. A total of 48 teams will participate, divided into 12 groups. The top two teams from each group, along with the three best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 32.

U-17 World Cup 2025: Full Group Breakdown

Group A: Qatar, Italy, South Africa, Bolivia
Group B: Japan, Morocco, New Caledonia, Portugal
Group C: Senegal, Croatia, Costa Rica, UAE
Group D: Argentina, Belgium, Tunisia, Fiji
Group E: England, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt
Group F: Mexico, South Korea, Côte d’Ivoire, 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

Tough, but there’s a chance!

Group “J” rivals — Paraguay, Panama, and Ireland — are considered experienced teams in both technical and physical aspects and could be a tough challenge for Uzbekistan. However, our team has already shown its potential in recent U-17 tournaments.

For Uzbekistan’s youth team, this championship is a great opportunity. Facing strong teams will test the squad’s character and skills. With several months to go, proper preparation by the coaching staff will be key to success. Fans are eagerly awaiting the team’s next moves on the world stage. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!