Article 12 Competition stages - Under-17

12.01

All matches in the competition are played in conformity with the IFAB Laws of the Game. The half-time interval lasts 15 minutes.

12.02

The competition stages are as follows:

1. Qualifying competition

   • Round 1

   • Round 2 (divided into Leagues A and B)

2. Final tournament

   • Group stage

   • Semi-finals

   • Final

12.03

The team of the final tournament host association is guaranteed a slot in the final tournament but nevertheless participates in rounds 1 and 2 of the qualifying competition.