Fiji will kick off its FIFA U17 World Cup 2026 campaign against Morocco on the 21st of this month, in Qatar.

The national side will face Morocco at Aspire Zone’s Pitch 7 at 4am (Fiji Time) in its opening Group H encounter, as it looks to make a strong start to the tournament.

Fiji will then take on Spain in its second group match at 12.30am on the 24th at Pitch 4, before rounding off its group-stage campaign against China PR at 3am on the 27th at Pitch 3.

Meanwhile, the Fiji Football Association has named a 21-member squad for the global tournament, featuring a mix of promising young talents who will carry the nation’s hopes on the international stage.

The squad is made up of Kameli Lomani Ratuvou Keresoni, Sialesi Vatanitawake, Kanav Mani Gounder, Arnav Adip Chand, Jone Loga, Maikah Lomax Dau, Mustafeez Mahmud Khan, Rayyaan Bin-Mohammed, Bai Tito, Ryan Raven Achari and Nivaan Jaiven Reddy.

Also named are Somit Maharaj, Ryan Nakul Swami, Iso a Baselala, Saula Veilawa Senidamanu Muatini, Akuila Vata, Ayush Mani Naidu, Jack Amos Raiyawa, Aidan Mikael Ali, Kirikiti Biu and Ratu Kini Natirivi.

Fiji will be aiming to make its mark against some of the world’s strongest youth football nations as it represents the country at the FIFA U17 World Cup.