Last Updated: April 18, 2023, 04:25 IST
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina put itself ahead as another host, and FIFA carried out an on-site inspection of services final week.
Having been awarded internet hosting rights, Argentina can even take part in Indonesia’s place
Argentina will host the Under-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, FIFA mentioned Monday, after taking the match from Indonesia simply weeks earlier than kick-off.
Having been awarded internet hosting rights, Argentina can even take part in Indonesia’s place. The staff had failed to qualify on advantage.
“FIFA is delighted to announce that this yr’s version of the FIFA U-20 World Cup will happen in Argentina, as the house of the world champions opens its doorways to tomorrow’s superstars of world soccer,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement.
FIFA withdrew hosting rights from Indonesia last month after protests against Israel’s participation the tournament.
Indonesia and Israel do not have formal diplomatic relations, and support for the Palestinian cause in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation runs high.
Argentina put itself forward as an alternative host, and FIFA conducted an on-site inspection of facilities last week.
The draw will happen on April 21 in Zurich.
Hours before Monday’s FIFA announcement, the Argentine government expressed its full backing for the hosting bid by the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
This despite the country facing deep economic woes, with tens of billions in IMF debt and year-on-year inflation exceeding 100 percent.
World champions Argentina have won the most Under-20 World Cups, with six in total.
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