U17 World Championships preparations underway in Qatar

The upcoming U17 World Championships in Qatar feature various developments across different sports. The Spanish Under-17 national volleyball team has traveled to Qatar to compete in Group D. The group, which includes Cuba and Venezuela, will see Spain debut following the late withdrawal of the Czech Republic.

In football, Mexican Under-17 player Maxime Paredes will be unable to join the Mexican national team for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. The French-Mexican player, who plays for Stade Rennais, confirmed that his club blocked his participation. This follows similar challenges for the Mexican youth selection in securing dual-national talents from European clubs during non-mandatory international windows.