Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will host the Youth World Championship every year.

In 2027, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will host the FIFA U-20 World Cup, a tournament for players under the age of 20. One.uz reports on this.

FIFA has unveiled the official brand and emblem for the tournament. The visual design is inspired by the national cultures of both countries, drawing from ancient mosaics and traditional patterns.

The central element consists of a dynamic letter “U.” This letter represents the tournament’s age limit (U-20) and the English word “You.”

It signifies the role of young players in shaping the game. The brand palette consists of bright turquoise, green, black, and red.

These colors aim to unite the two countries around a single tournament. Historic 25th anniversary World Cup In 2027, the Youth World Cup will mark a historically significant milestone.

For the first time, the tournament will be co-hosted by two countries — Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Furthermore, 2027 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Youth World Cup, which was held in 1977.

Therefore, the 25th edition of the tournament is dedicated to this golden jubilee. 24 national teams will participate in the tournament.

They will hold the strongest invitations from the continental qualifiers. The matches are scheduled to take place between May and June 2027.

This timing has been selected in accordance with FIFA’s official calendar. The tournament creates a great opportunity not only for a sporting competition but also for fostering friendship among youth, discovering new stars, and contributing to the development of football.

Source: One.uz