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– Argentina has been chosen to host the Under-20 World Cup after Fifa stripped Indonesia of its right to stage the tournament.
– The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) bid for the tournament after the official draw for the tournament, which was to be held in Bali, was cancelled.
– Bali’s governor Wayan Koster refused to host the Israel team.
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– The draw will now take place in Zurich, with the Under-20 World Cup set to be held from 20 May to 11 June.
– Indonesia does not have any formal diplomatic ties with Israel and protesters recently held marches demanding Israel be stopped from competing in the tournament, in support of Palestine.
– Indonesia was awarded hosting rights in 2019, before Israel qualified for the tournament – which England’s Under-20 team is set to compete in.
– “Fifa is delighted to announce that this year’s edition of the U-20 World Cup will take place in Argentina, as the home of the world champions opens its doors to the tomorrow’s superstars of world football,” said Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
– “Having this year’s edition taking place in a country that lives and breathes football will be a tremendous inspiration for the stars of tomorrow.”
