Doha: HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Yasir bin Abdullah Al Jamal emphasized that the State of Qatar's commitment to hosting major sporting events embodies a profound vision and firm belief in the role of these tournaments as platforms for cultural communication between peoples, contributing to strengthening cross-cultural understanding and expanding horizons of cultural exchange.

According to Qatar News Agency, Al Jamal, speaking on the sidelines of the draw ceremony for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, said that Qatar looks forward to hosting two prestigious tournaments once again and welcoming fans from around the world. The U-17 World Cup will be a launchpad for various stars in the world of football, while the Arab Cup will celebrate the region's diverse culture and rich football heritage.

Twenty-three national teams will compete in the 2025 edition of the Arab Cup, hosted by Qatar for the second consecutive time. The qualifying phase will take place on Nov. 25 and 26, while the final phase will take place from Dec. 1-18.

Doha will also host the FIFA U-17 World Cup from Nov. 3-27, with 48 teams participating. This will be the first of five editions that FIFA has granted Qatar the right to host until 2029. The expanded format will see this number of teams participate for the first time in the history of FIFA and World Cup tournaments across all categories.