2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup
| 2017년 FIFA U-20 월드컵 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Korea Republic |
| Teams | 24 (from 6 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | TBA (in TBA host cities) |
The 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup will be the 21st edition of the U-20 World Cup, since its inception in 1977 as the FIFA World Youth Championship. Along with asking member associations whether it wished to host the Under 20, Under 17 or the Beach Soccer World Cup in 2017 (along with Women's Tournaments a year previous), a declaration of interest would need to have been sent by 15 May 2013.[1] The final decision on who shall be hosts were made as part of FIFA's Executive committee meetings in Brazil on 5 December 2013 with Korea Republic being awarded the hosting rights.[2]
Along with Japan and Mexico, the Korea Republic becomes the third nation to have hosted all of FIFA Men's international competitions, namely the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 2001 Confederations Cup and the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The Korean FA have placed a request towards hosting the tournament away from the traditional June/July period, as it would clash with Korea's rainy season, as well as any possible national team selection should Korea qualify for the Confederations Cup that year.[3]
Host selection
12 countries (before England's withdrawal) submitted a bid to host the tournament by the May 2013 deadline:[4]
- Withdrew
Venues
Korea Republic will choose 'around' six cities from a shortlist of nine. Those include Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, Daejeon, Cheonan, Jeonju, Pohang, Ulsan and Seogwipo, with a decision expected in 'early 2016'.[3]
Qualified teams
In addition to host nation Korea Republic, 23 nations will qualify from 6 separate continental competitions.
| Confederation | Qualifying Tournament | Qualifier(s) |
|---|---|---|
| AFC (Asia) | 2016 AFC U-19 Championship |  TBD TBD TBD TBD |
| CAF (Africa) | 2017 African U-20 Championship | TBD TBD TBD TBD |
| CONCACAF (Central, North America and Caribbean) |
2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship | TBD TBD TBD TBD |
| CONMEBOL (South America) | 2017 South American Youth Championship | TBD TBD TBD TBD |
| OFC (Oceania) | 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | TBD |
| UEFA (Europe) | 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship | TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD |
| Host nation |  South Korea | |
References
- ↑ "Bidding process opened for five FIFA competitions in 2016 and 2017". FIFA. 2013-04-17. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ↑ "FIFA launches 2014 FIFA World Cup Legacy Trust". FIFA.com. 5 December 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "韓축구 2017년 U-20 월드컵 본격 준비 '킥오프'" (in Korean). Incheon Daily. 2014-12-15. Retrieved 2015-01-22.
- ↑ "FIFA Executive Committee fully backs resolution on the fight against racism and discrimination". FIFA.com. 28 May 2013.
- ↑ "Black Country World Cup bid scrapped by FA". Express & Star. 2013-11-13. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
- ↑ "SA to host U20 Women's World Cup in 2016" (Press release). South African Football Association. 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
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