FIFA has formally introduced Armenia and Georgia as co-hosts of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2029. The choice was confirmed by way of FIFA’s official X account following a joint bid submitted in 2024.
FIFA revealed:
Armenia and Georgia set to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2029! This would be the first ever FIFA match to be held in both nation
The internet hosting rights have been finalized throughout a FIFA Govt Committee assembly held in Vancouver on April 28, 2026. This transfer aligns with FIFA’s broader technique of increasing main youth tournaments into rising soccer areas, significantly within the South Caucasus, following the deliberate 2027 version in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
Softfootball understands that for each nations, this can mark the primary time internet hosting a serious FIFA match, representing a big milestone of their soccer improvement.
Armenia, regardless of current struggles together with a heavy defeat of their closing Group F match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, is already planning infrastructure upgrades. New stadium initiatives in Vanadzor and Ijevan are anticipated to assist logistics and long-term development.
The match is anticipated to spice up grassroots soccer, enhance services, and supply a platform for youth expertise improvement throughout each nations.
In one other replace, FIFA has confirmed that the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 will happen from November 19 to December 13, following approval on the newest FIFA Council assembly.
They shared:
Dates on your diary. The dates for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™ have been confirmed on the newest FIFA Council assembly.
Qatar will host the expanded competitors, which now options 48 groups from six confederations, constructing on the format adjustments launched after the 2022 senior World Cup.
In the meantime, FIFA has additionally formally launched the ultimate countdown to the 2026 World Cup, saying that April 22 marked 50 days till the match begins.
