Doha: The Qatar U17s concluded their Group A campaign with a goalless draw against Bolivia at Al Mansour Muftah Stadium in Aspire. This third-round fixture of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, which continues until November 27, saw the Qatari side unable to secure the vital victory they needed.

The match was a tightly contested affair, with the Maroons demonstrating clear superiority throughout. They sought to impose an attacking rhythm from the outset, relying on a solid defensive structure and applying high pressure in the opponent's final third. Their strategy also emphasized quick transitions from the flanks, yet despite their offensive attempts, they were unable to convert the chances they created.

With this result, the Maroons' path to the knockout stage has become significantly more complicated. The team finished third in the group with only two points, making direct qualification impossible. Their hopes now rest on securing a place among the best third-placed teams from the tournament's twelve groups. In this format, the top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, advance to the round of 32.

Meanwhile, Italy maintained its position at the top of Group A after defeating South Africa 3-1. Italy finishes with nine points, followed by South Africa with four. Qatar sits in third with two points, while Bolivia concludes its tournament in fourth with a single point.