The draw for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar took place on May 22, 2026, revealing Cameroon's group stage opponents. The Indomitable Lion Cubs were placed in Group E alongside Mexico, Uzbekistan, and Turkey.
Cameroon qualified for the tournament by finishing as runners-up in the 2025 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, held in Morocco. The team will aim to improve on their best performance, a quarterfinal appearance in 2019.
Group E matches are scheduled to be played in Doha and Al Khor. Mexico, a two-time U-17 world champion, is considered the group favorite, while Uzbekistan and Turkey present competitive challenges.
