Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to co-host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will jointly host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. One.uz reports this.

According to information confirmed by the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA), the competition will take place from September 17 to October 9, 2027, on the fields of the two brotherly countries. This major sporting event will become one of the biggest events in our country's football history, providing an opportunity to showcase future stars on the world stage.

World Cup format and participants The tournament will feature 24 of the strongest national teams from 6 continents, who will participate after going through the qualifying rounds. The Uzbekistan U-20 national team, led by Jamoliddin Rahmatullayev, will participate directly in the championship as a host without qualifying.

Since these matches will take place on their home ground in front of millions of fans, it will be a wonderful opportunity for Uzbek footballers to gain support and experience. Previous champions and history The previous 2025 World Cup took place in South America, on the fields of Chile.

In this competition, the Moroccan youth national team sensationally took first place, etching its name in history. Argentina received silver and Colombia bronze medals, as the championship was a battle between the strongest national teams.

The 2027 tournament, hosted by Uzbekistan, will be a new stage for sports development and international cooperation. Source: One.uz