Hosts Qatar are joined by Panama, Egypt and Greece in Group A at the 2026 U17 World Cup. FIFA's profiles set out each team's background, with Greece preparing for their first appearance.
Qatar and Panama
Qatar qualify as hosts and are coached by Alvaro Mejia. Their eight previous appearances include a best finish of fourth in 1991.
FIFA highlights Al Gharafa youngster Dhiaeddine Larbi, who scored against Indonesia at the U17 Asian Cup. Its assessment emphasises his creativity, dribbling and ability in one-on-one situations.
Panama won their Concacaf qualifying group and are led by Felipe Baloy. They have four previous appearances, reaching the round of 16 in 2011.
Their featured player is left-footed attacking midfielder Estevis Lopez. FIFA describes his strength and willingness to take on defenders as notable parts of his game.
Egypt and debutants Greece
Egypt qualified by finishing third at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Hussein Abdel-Latif coaches a team with three previous appearances and a best run to the 1997 quarter-finals.
Captain Ahmed Safwat, a Zamalek midfielder, is highlighted for his passing, creativity and leadership during the African tournament.
Greece qualified as one of the best second-placed teams in the U17 EURO qualifiers. Vasilis Papadakis leads their first U17 World Cup campaign. Olympiacos player Giorgos Siozios can operate at right-back or further forward, and his stoppage-time winner against Sweden helped secure qualification.
The next task for the four teams is Group A competition in Qatar, with these profiles providing their pre-tournament personnel and historical background.