India to Host FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2024

FIFA U-17 World Cup to Be Held in India for the Second Time

India has won the bid to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2024. It is India's second time hosting the event — India first hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017.

The FIFA U-17 World Cup is a biennial international football competition contested by the under-17 national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The competition has been held every two years since 1985 and serves as a development tournament for young players.

Venues and Matches

The tournament will be played from October 11 to 30, 2024 across six cities: Mumbai, Goa, Guwahati, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Kochi.

A total of 52 matches will be played in the tournament, with the final being held at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 30, 2024.

Participating Teams

24 teams will participate in the tournament, including host nation India. The other 23 teams will qualify through their respective continental competitions.

India's Preparations

India is preparing to host a successful FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2024. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is working with FIFA to ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place.

The AIFF is also working on developing a strong team for the tournament. The Indian team will participate in a number of international tournaments in the lead-up to the World Cup in order to gain experience and improve their ranking.