The U17 World Cup will be held annually in Qatar until 2029. FIFA justifies the award with sustainability.
The tournament for female U17 teams will now take place with 24 nations, up from 16 previously. Qatar hosted the 2022 Men's World Cup, which was criticized for human rights violations and poor conditions for guest workers. The country secured world championships in various disciplines, Formula 1 will be a guest in Qatar for ten years starting from the 2023 season, and the country organizes tennis events.