FIFA announces dates for U-20 World Cup to be hosted by Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

Hidayat Gurbanov
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A meeting of the FIFA Council Bureau was held today.

According to the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA), cited by Report, the meeting officially announced the dates of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.

The tournament will take place from September 17 to October 9, 2027. A total of 24 teams will compete in the World Cup.

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