Cristiano Suria follows in his father's footsteps representing Qatar at the U17 World Cup

Cristiano Surya, son of veteran striker Sebastián Surya, will carry the flag for the Qatari national team in the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will be hosted in Qatar, beginning his international career following in the footsteps of his father, who left a significant mark with the senior national team.

The dream passes from generation to generation, as Sebastián Soria, a naturalized Uruguayan player, represented the Qatari national team in 126 international matches, scoring 39 goals, making him one of the most prominent forwards to wear the maroon shirt.

Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in the tournament as part of a new generation of Qatari talents preparing for a global challenge on home soil, in a version that kicks off on 19 November 2026, with hopes of benefiting from the advantages of playing at home and having the support of the crowd.

The Qatari national team has announced its final squad of 21 players for the tournament as part of its preparations to compete against teams in this age category from around the world.