FIFA will hold the live draw for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 this Thursday, May 21, 2026 [1].
The event establishes the competitive landscape for the tournament, determining which national teams will face each other in the initial group stages. This process is critical for teams to begin tactical preparations and logistical planning ahead of the competition.
The ceremony will take place at the FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland [1]. The primary purpose of the draw is to determine the group allocations for the tournament, FIFA said [2].
Morocco will serve as the host nation for the event [3]. The tournament is scheduled to run from Oct. 17 to Nov. 7, 2026 [4].
FIFA will stream the proceedings live, allowing fans and participating federations to witness the selection process in real time. The draw serves as the official starting point for the tournament's competitive phase, transitioning the event from a qualification process to a fixed schedule of matches.
By hosting the draw in Zurich, FIFA maintains centralized control over the allocation process before the focus shifts to the host venues in Morocco. The timing of the draw provides teams with several months to analyze their opponents before the opening match in October [4].
“The live draw for the Morocco 2026 tournament will take place this Thursday”
The scheduling of the draw in May for an October tournament provides a standard window for national teams to finalize rosters and scout specific opponents. By centering the event in Zurich before moving to Morocco, FIFA ensures a standardized administrative process for the youth category before the operational focus shifts to the host nation's infrastructure.
