One of the most anticipated announcements in the country became official. Argentina will host the next Sub 20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11. The country will occupy the role and place of Indonesia, which was displaced by a FIFA decision.
It will be the third time that Argentina is in charge of organizing a World Cup, after the history of the senior team in 1978 and the 2001 edition.
So far, the venues that will host the World Cup have not been confirmed, while those proposed by the AFA would be the Estadio del Bicentenario de San Juan, La Pedrera Stadium saint LouisArgentine Falklands of MendozaUnique Mothers of Cities of Santiago del Estero, he Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona de At payment and the Centenary of Resistance in Chaco.
“The Bureau of the FIFA Council has confirmed Argentina as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The decision follows the dismissal of the tournament’s original host, Indonesia, as well as a subsequent offer submitted by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and an on-site inspection by a FIFA delegation in the South American country last week. Delegation members visited the proposed tournament venues and associated infrastructure. The hosting agreement has been signed by the AFAalong with all other relevant documents from the host and local authorities,” the statement said.
Next Friday the 21st at the FIFA headquarters, the draw for the group stage will be held, which will include 24 selected teams. “Celebrating this year’s edition in a country that lives and breathes football will be a tremendous inspiration for the stars of tomorrow,” the statement continued.
