2023-04-18 23:03:21
The U20 World Cup has a new host country. A little over a month from the start of the competition, FIFA confirmed on Monday the award of the tournament played from May 20 to June 11 to Argentina. This decision taken in an emergency will make it possible to organize the Under-20 World Cup (almost) as planned despite the late withdrawal of Indonesia at the end of March. An Indonesian football official linked the decision to comments by the governor of Bali opposing the presence of Israel during this competition, while the two countries have no diplomatic relations and Jakarta is a fervent supporter of the cause Palestinian.
“This decision follows the withdrawal of the organization rights of Indonesia, which was originally to host the competition, confirmed the body chaired by Gianni Infantino via a press release. The application of the Argentine Football Federation (AFA) to take over was followed last week by an inspection of the various stadiums and associated infrastructure by a FIFA delegation. »
Unable to qualify on the pitch, Argentina also recovers Indonesia’s place among the 24 teams qualified for the U20 World Cup. Defending champion, the Ukrainian selection will not be present. France led by Landry Chauvin will seek to win its second trophy after that won in 2013 by the generation of Paul Pogba, Florian Thauvin, Jordan Veretout or Alphonse Areola. The draw for the eight pools will take place this Friday, April 21 at FIFA headquarters in Zurich.
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