Doha: The Qatar Football Association has announced its squad for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026, set to take place in Saudi Arabia from May 5 to 22. Head coach Alvaro Mejia has selected 23 players for the tournament, which features 16 teams competing for the title and qualification spots for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.
According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar's team, champions in 1990, have been drawn in Group B alongside Japan, Indonesia, and China. They will open their campaign against Japan on Tuesday, followed by matches against Indonesia on May 9 and China on May 12. All matches will be played at King Abdullah Sports City.
The top eight teams from the tournament will qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will be hosted in Doha from November 19 to December 13.