Kampala, Uganda – Uganda have announced their final 21-man squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, with head coach Laryea Kingston selecting a blend of promising young talents to represent the country at the global tournament.

The Cubs will compete in the competition, which runs from 19 November to 13 December, and have been drawn in Group B alongside South Korea, Ecuador and New Caledonia.

Goalkeepers Hamidu Kasumba, Adrian Mukwanga and Ashraf Lukyamuzi headline the selection, while the defensive department features Saali Mwesigwa, Eze Kombi, Musa Suuna, Ukashsa Jemba, Travor Mubiru and Mujad Mbalire.

In midfield, Kingston has selected John Brian Owino, Henry Muhoozi, Arnold Kayemba, Yusuf Ssenyonga, Isima Magala and Brian Olwa.

The attacking options include Abdulshakur Babi, Joseph Dorongin, Owen Mukisa, Fahad Ismail, Junior Ofoyirwoth and Arafat Ibanda.

Uganda's 21-man squad

Goalkeepers

• Hamidu Kasumba

• Adrian Mukwanga

• Ashraf Lukyamuzi

Defenders

• Saali Mwesigwa

• Eze Kombi

• Musa Suuna

• Ukashsa Jemba

• Travor Mubiru

• Mujad Mbalire

Midfielders

• John Brian Owino

• Henry Muhoozi

• Arnold Kayemba

• Yusuf Ssenyonga

• Isima Magala

• Brian Olwa

Forwards

• Abdulshakur Babi

• Joseph Dorongin

• Owen Mukisa

• Fahad Ismail

• Junior Ofoyirwoth

• Arafat Ibanda

Head coach: Laryea Kingston

Cubs face challenging Group B fixtures

Uganda will begin their campaign against South Korea on 19 November before taking on Ecuador three days later. Their final group-stage fixture will be against New Caledonia on 25 November.

The Cubs will be targeting another impressive World Cup campaign after reaching the Round of 16 in their historic debut at the 2025 edition.

Kingston's side secured qualification for Qatar after defeating Ghana 8-7 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in their play-off match at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Ugandan youngsters now have another opportunity to demonstrate their potential on the world stage as they aim to progress beyond their previous campaign.