Categories: Sports

FIFA cancels next year’s U-20, U-17 World Cups

FIFA has cancelled men’s U-20 and U-17 World Cup tournaments in 2021 for the novel coronavirus. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to cancel the 2021 editions of the men’s FIFA U-20 World Cup and FIFA U-17 World Cup, and to appoint Indonesia and Peru respectively, who were due to host the tournaments in 2021, as the hosts of the 2023 editions.

Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams

So Peru will host the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2023. In the same year, the FIFA U-20 World Cup will be held by Indonesia.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • President of FIFA: Gianni Infantino; Founded: 21 May 1904.
  • Headquarters: Zürich, Switzerland.

Find More Sports News Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

UGC Flags 32 Fake Universities Across India, This State Tops the List

University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared 32 institutions across India as fake universities as of…

9 mins ago

Top 9 Countries with the Largest Nuclear Stockpiles in 2025–26

Today, the world is facing many security problems. Because of this, nuclear weapons are again…

31 mins ago

India-Brazil Seal 10 Big Deals: A New Power Axis in the Global South Emerges

India and Brazil have signed ten key agreements to expand cooperation across different sectors like…

54 mins ago

Which Glacier is known as the 8th Wonder of the World?

Did you know that one glacier in the world is often called the “8th Wonder…

56 mins ago

PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First Namo Bharat RRTS Launched On This Corridor

Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail Transit System…

1 hour ago

Top 10 Sustainable Companies in India 2026

India’s corporate sector is moving beyond traditional CSR and integrating sustainability into core business strategy.…

2 hours ago