# 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-fifa-u-17-world-cup-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-11T12:16:20.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup tournaments are underway. In September, FIFA announced the 81 match officials selected for the men’s tournament in Qatar, which will feature 48 teams and utilize Football Video Support technology. 

By October, details emerged regarding the women’s tournament, specifically the Group E lineup consisting of the United States, Samoa, Kenya, and China.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Group E lineup revealed

The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Group E will consist of the United States, Samoa, Kenya, and China.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-group-e-lineup-revealed

### 2026-09-22: FIFA announces match officials for 2026 U-17 World Cup in Qatar

FIFA has appointed 81 match officials, including representatives from Nigeria, Samoa, Morocco, and New Zealand, for the 2026 U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fifa-announces-match-officials-for-2026-u-17-world-cup

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