Doha, November 09 (QNA) - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) on Monday selected its 21-player roster for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, with the tournament set to kick off Nov. 19 and run through Dec. 13.

Called up by Spanish coach Alvaro Mejia, the squad features goalkeepers Mohammed Mirghani, Hussam Al Abd and Bakri Mohammed, alongside outfield players Ayokunle Samuel, Ahmed Adel, Ahmed Wael, Adham Adnan, Diaa Al Din Al Arabi, Taha Nassir, Sami Darani, Shaher Wael, Abdullah Babiker, Ali Mohammed, Omar Ayman, Omar Mohammed, Mateo Esparza, Mohsen Al Hajri, Mohammed Fadl, Cristiano Suria, Hadi Khalil and Yousef Islam.

The draw placed Qatar in Group A alongside Egypt, Greece and Panama.

Featuring 48 national teams, the tournament marks the second consecutive edition of the contest to be hosted by Qatar, as part of five successive editions the nation is set to stage through 2029.

Matches will be played at venues across the Aspire Zone complex, while Khalifa International Stadium will host the final. (QNA)